Kresta in the Afternoon – July 27, 2016 – Hour 1

Kresta in the Afternoon – July 27, 2016 – Hour 1

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+  Kresta News Roundup

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  • + Articles Mentioned:

    • Freddie Gray and the Rush to Judgment - Steve Chapman
      Local prosecutors, being elected to office, are subject to the rule of the people. Their decisions, however, are not — or at least they shouldn't be. Any state's attorney or district attorney worthy of the office gives public opinion about particular cases exactly the weight it deserves: zero. (click to read more)

    • Opinion: Mosby was right to file charges, right to drop them - Baltimore Sun
      State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby’s decision to pursue charges against the officers involved in Freddie Gray’s arrest was the right one. His treatment and the circumstances surrounding his fatal injury while in custody raised serious questions about the legal standards to which we hold police, and the evidence warranted the kind of open airing that can only happen in court. (click to read more)

    • Freddie Gray case: Charges against three remaining officers dropped - Kevin Rector and Justin Fenton
      Prosecutors dropped all remaining charges against three Baltimore police officers accused in the arrest and death of Freddie Gray in a downtown courtroom on Wednesday morning, concluding one of the most high-profile criminal cases in Baltimore history. (click to read more)

+  Scythian: Reinventing Folk Rock in America (2 segments)

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  • Description: Scythian is a band that plays immigrant rock with thunderous energy and storytelling songwriting. They’re been getting people dancing all night for more than ten years. We’ll talk about their experience with bandmembers Dan and Alex Fedoryka.
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    • Alex Fedoryka
      Alex Fedoryka plays fiddle, mandolin and bass for Scythians and is also a vocalist. He has been playing since age 3 and spent six months in Japan studying under the renowned Dr Suzuki. He also spent 4 months playing in the streets of Ireland.
      • Dan Fedoryka
        Dan Fedoryka plays rhythm guitar and accordion and is also a vocalist. He trained as a classical pianist and made the switch to guitar to play with his brother. He enjoys the free and loose spirit of Celtic music.
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