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After taking part in the protests in Chagrin Falls, Alex sits down with attorney and president of the Cleveland Bar Association, Ian Friedman to discuss the George Floyd murder, the resulting protests, riots, and the changes that need to happen within the criminal justice system.     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsoJDsoR_X8    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIDSANIEv-4     Notes   Introducing Ian and what led him to give a speech during one of the protests in Cleveland What makes George Floyd’s case and the events surrounding it different from all of the others Ian and Alex discuss what should vs. what will happen moving forward What has the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association done in the past and what is it planning to do to for criminal justice reform The difficulty of breaking through the “blue wall” Protesting vs. Rioting, what really happened in Cleveland, and how to encourage younger people to let their voices be heard.    Links   Friedman &amp; Nemecek, LLCCleveland Metropolitan Bar AssociationThe Future State of Justice - Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association’s page outlining their involvement with the reform of the Justice Center. (Lots of great articles, updates, etc on this page) Black Lives Matter Cleveland Facebook Page

After taking part in the protests in Chagrin Falls, Alex sits down with attorney and president of the Cleveland Bar Association, Ian Friedman to discuss the George Floyd murder, the resulting protests, riots, and the changes that need to happen within the criminal justice system. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsoJDsoR_X8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsoJDsoR_X8</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIDSANIEv-4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIDSANIEv-4</a> Notes <ul><li>Introducing Ian and what led him to give a speech during one of the protests in Cleveland</li> <li>What makes George Floyd’s case and the events surrounding it different from all of the others</li> <li>Ian and Alex discuss what should vs. what will happen moving forward</li> <li>What has the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association done in the past and what is it planning to do to for criminal justice reform</li> <li>The difficulty of breaking through the “blue wall”</li> <li>Protesting vs. Rioting, what really happened in Cleveland, and how to encourage younger people to let their voices be heard.</li> </ul> Links <a href="https://www.iannfriedman.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Friedman &amp; Nemecek, LLC</a><a href="https://www.clemetrobar.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association</a><a href="https://clemetrobar.org/cmba_prod/justice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Future State of Justice</a> - Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association’s page outlining their involvement with the reform of the Justice Center. (Lots of great articles, updates, etc on this page) <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BLM216" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Black Lives Matter Cleveland Facebook Page</a>

Special Episode - Truth to Power - Meet Ian Friedman

Ian Friedman is one of the most sought after criminal defense lawyers in the country, and a partner at the Cleveland based firm Friedman and Nemecek. He joins the show to talk with Rob about the diverse nature of cases that he takes on, including criminal, cyber crimes and white collar manners. He talks about the law needing to catch up with the new crimes we are presently dealing with, and how sexually based charges fall within one of the toughest areas of law. Ian discusses how he and his clients deal with the potential major stigmas and penalties attached, and resources available to people who want to discover more.    TAKEAWAYS: [1:04] Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Ian Friedman has served as chief legal counsel on behalf of individuals and entities from coast to coast and as far as Europe, Asia, and South America. In addition to his legal work, he is also an Adjunct Professor of Law at the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law teaching Computers &amp; Criminal Law.  [2:38] Despite handling countless murder cases, people look at those that are merely charged with offenses with a hefty amount of judgement and paint the term “sex offenders” with a very wide stroke. To Ian, a sex offender can be many things on a broad spectrum. For example, it can be at 19 year old engaging in a sexual relationship with a girlfriend that is 16, or as far as people exploiting children, or engaging in non consensual physical acts with adults or minors. [4:37] Ian has taught about cyber crime since 2006, and it all changes so fast that it is necessary to talk about present cases in order to even catch up. Cyber crime examples can be online exploitation, hacking, third party intrusions, crypto currency offenses, online stalking and any sort of online financial crimes. He teaches his students to be able to both educate while still showing respect for the bench.  [7:49] The Fourth Amendment touches about people’s right to privacy and prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures. This has also shifted and expanded a great deal as more and more cases deal with uncovering things within a people’s computer and search history.  [9:53] Misdemeanors could (all jurisdictions are different) be anything from soliciting prostitutes, exhibisionism, etc. These carry very harsh consequences of embarrassment, loss of relationships and work.  [13:02] Our laws are not caught up to technology, and we are using dated laws to fit new offenses in. There is a lack of understanding, and Ian believes it’s not always law itself but the sentencing of that law.  [17:55] Charges on sexual offending also have one of the highest rates of false allegations because there can be ulterior motives. This stresses the importance of taking into account the motivations behind an accusation.  [21:17] When Ian meets with a client for the first time, they are often terrified and mortified. Ian lets them know there is no judgement. He also has set up a network of former clients and family members to help support the new client. Treatment and rehab are not the final step, but more like an important step in the right direction.  [30:11] Due to the strong stigma and penalties associated with accusations of this nature, it is so critical to work with people who have expertise in this particular area of the law.    RESOURCES:  Sex and Relationship Healing @RobWeissMSW  Sex Addiction 101   Cruise Control: Understanding Sex Addiction in Gay Men   Prodependence: Moving Beyond Codependency Rob@sexandrelationshiphealing.com  American Board Criminal Lawyers  inf@fanlegal.com Ian Friedman  Cleveland-Marshall College of Law   QUOTES:  “It’s a very tough landscape for anyone that finds themselves involved in allegations of a sex crime.”  “We are dealing with crimes that we weren’t dealing with 6 months ago, and that’s why I can’t even order a textbook for this class. By the time it comes, it’s outdated.”  “Sexting is a little bit like sex, drugs, and rock and roll.”  “You need to go to people who have been doing the work for a while.”  

Ian Friedman is one of the most sought after criminal defense lawyers in the country, and a partner at the Cleveland based firm Friedman and Nemecek. He joins the show to talk with Rob about the diverse nature of cases that he takes on, including criminal, cyber crimes and white collar manners. He talks about the law needing to catch up with the new crimes we are presently dealing with, and how sexually based charges fall within one of the toughest areas of law. Ian discusses how he and his clients deal with the potential major stigmas and penalties attached, and resources available to people who want to discover more.  TAKEAWAYS: [1:04] Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Ian Friedman has served as chief legal counsel on behalf of individuals and entities from coast to coast and as far as Europe, Asia, and South America. In addition to his legal work, he is also an Adjunct Professor of Law at the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law teaching Computers &amp; Criminal Law.  [2:38] Despite handling countless murder cases, people look at those that are merely charged with offenses with a hefty amount of judgement and paint the term “sex offenders” with a very wide stroke. To Ian, a sex offender can be many things on a broad spectrum. For example, it can be at 19 year old engaging in a sexual relationship with a girlfriend that is 16, or as far as people exploiting children, or engaging in non consensual physical acts with adults or minors. [4:37] Ian has taught about cyber crime since 2006, and it all changes so fast that it is necessary to talk about present cases in order to even catch up. Cyber crime examples can be online exploitation, hacking, third party intrusions, crypto currency offenses, online stalking and any sort of online financial crimes. He teaches his students to be able to both educate while still showing respect for the bench.  [7:49] The Fourth Amendment touches about people’s right to privacy and prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures. This has also shifted and expanded a great deal as more and more cases deal with uncovering things within a people’s computer and search history.  [9:53] Misdemeanors could (all jurisdictions are different) be anything from soliciting prostitutes, exhibisionism, etc. These carry very harsh consequences of embarrassment, loss of relationships and work.  [13:02] Our laws are not caught up to technology, and we are using dated laws to fit new offenses in. There is a lack of understanding, and Ian believes it’s not always law itself but the sentencing of that law.  [17:55] Charges on sexual offending also have one of the highest rates of false allegations because there can be ulterior motives. This stresses the importance of taking into account the motivations behind an accusation.  [21:17] When Ian meets with a client for the first time, they are often terrified and mortified. Ian lets them know there is no judgement. He also has set up a network of former clients and family members to help support the new client. Treatment and rehab are not the final step, but more like an important step in the right direction.  [30:11] Due to the strong stigma and penalties associated with accusations of this nature, it is so critical to work with people who have expertise in this particular area of the law.  RESOURCES:  <a href="https://sexandrelationshiphealing.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sex and Relationship Healing</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/robweissmsw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@RobWeissMSW</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sex-Addiction-101-Basic-Healing/dp/0757318436" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Sex Addiction 101 </a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BAEK96A/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&amp;btkr=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Cruise Control: Understanding Sex Addiction in Gay Men </a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Prodependence-Moving-Codependency-Robert-Weiss/dp/075732035X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Prodependence: Moving Beyond Codependency</a> <a href="mailto:Rob@sexandrelationshiphealing.com">Rob@sexandrelationshiphealing.com</a> <a href="https://www.abcl.us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">American Board Criminal Lawyers </a> <a href="mailto:inf@fanlegal.com">inf@fanlegal.com</a> <a href="https://www.iannfriedman.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ian Friedman </a> <a href="https://www.law.csuohio.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cleveland-Marshall College of Law </a> QUOTES: <ul> <li>“It’s a very tough landscape for anyone that finds themselves involved in allegations of a sex crime.” </li> <li>“We are dealing with crimes that we weren’t dealing with 6 months ago, and that’s why I can’t even order a textbook for this class. By the time it comes, it’s outdated.” </li> <li>“Sexting is a little bit like sex, drugs, and rock and roll.” </li> <li>“You need to go to people who have been doing the work for a while.” </li> </ul>

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