The legacy of Judge Frank Shea.
In this episode, we look at what it was like to be a defendant in the courtroom of Judge Frank Shea.
Some grew to love it. Others — ones who threatened to slow-up the breakneck pace of proceedings — weren’t allowed to practice in his courtroom at all.
In this episode, we look at Frank Shea’s career, some of its historical context, and talk with a man who watched Shea operate for over 20 years, became his political rival and developed some strong feelings about him
A series on the life and career of controversial New Orleans Judge Frank Shea during the rise of mass incarceration.