This panel discussion will examine why the federal government seeks the death penalty in some hate crimes cases and not others and how the legal, moral, political, and mental health dimensions of this complex issue factor into the decision-making process.  Panelists include LLS faculty members, a federal public defender, a retired federal judge, and a clinical psychologist.  Light refreshments will be served.

Panelists:

Hon. Andre Davis, U.S. Circuit Court Judge for the Fourth Circuit (Retired)

C. Pamela Gómez, Deputy Federal Public Defender, Central District of California

Dr. Nancy Lee, Clinical Psychologist

Professor Laurie Levenson, Professor of Law, former federal prosecutor (Central District of California)

Moderator: Professor Adam Kurland, Adjunct Professor Loyola Law School, former federal prosecutor (Eastern District of California)

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