The Stanford Rape Case That's Gripping the Nation

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jun 9, 2016

You might've seen it all over the internet, Facebook, or newspapers lately: the recent case involving a Stanford student who raped an unconscious woman and has been sentenced to six months in jail with three years probation.

Brock Turner, now convicted rapist, has been described as a star swimmer and prized athlete.

Marina Koren, senior associate editor at The Atlantic, discusses the case that has sparked national outrage for the ways some authorities have approached it with perceived leniency and coddling.

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