Daily Briefs

Law firm launches podcast called ‘Constitutional Defenders’


Chartier & Nyamfukudza, P.L.C. has launched a podcast called “Constitutional Defenders.” The criminal defense podcast discusses high profile cases, changes in the law, and other hot topics in the legal world. It also gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at how attorneys defend challenging cases.

Some of the topics include the “Gardening While Black” case from Detroit, which has been profiled in the New York Times, with attorney Robert Burton-Harris; updates on marijuana law with Robert Hendricks; and discussing the exoneration of Dennis Tomasik with his wife Kim Tomasik.

The show is hosted by Mary Chartier and Takura Nyamfukudza, and produced by Lizzy Cary. The podcast can be found on platforms, such as Itunes, Spotify, and more, as well as the C&N website www.cndefenders.com.

New episodes are available every two weeks.

 

Ferndale bans so-called gay conversion therapy


FERNDALE, Mich. (AP) — A Detroit suburb has banned so-called conversion therapy, a scientifically discredited practice to change a gay person’s sexual orientation or someone’s gender identity.

Ferndale council member Julia Music says the ban is an effort to build a “safe and inclusive space” for all people. The Detroit News says the vote was unanimous Monday.

Conversion therapy will be a misdemeanor in Ferndale punishable by up to 93 days in jail. The city is home to Affirmations, the area’s largest LGBTQ community center. Affirmations director Dave Garcia says conversion therapy hurts young people and is not therapy at all.

New York City is taking steps to repeal a ban because of concerns that it could be challenged on free-speech grounds. Some states have banned the therapy for minors.
 

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