Pod Crashing episode 4:17 with Anna Signa Nicolazzi from the Law And Order podcast season 2. An investigative audio series that explores how murder is tried in America through examining the cases that set the precedent. For over three decades, the Law and Order franchise has provided a glimpse into the American legal system. Beyond the drama, the show has reflected the evolution of how cases are tried in our courts of law. In this series, we delve into some of the most influential real-life cases that shaped the current justice system through the lens of New York City. Host Anna-Sigga Nicolazzi leads a team of experts in dissecting what went wrong and right in NYC's landmark trials. From the first high-profile organized crime convictions to introducing DNA as evidence, we're digging into the cases that changed the rules. Each season of the series will cover one subsect of criminal law, tackling multiple cases throughout the city's history to understand how elements of the modern trial have come to be. From the battle to bring down the American Mafia to tactics including undercover operations, wiretaps, and plea bargains, listeners will understand all of the tools and strategies that prosecution and defense work with when lives hang in the balance.