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9:23Now PlayingMarc Lamont Hill exposes the disturbing story of Michigan Probate Judge Kathleen Ryan, who was secretly recorded admitting to being a "new racist" and unleashing a string of vile, homophobic, and anti-Black remarks. In a shocking revelation, Ryan—who has served on the bench for 13 years—was caught calling herself a racist while making decisions that impact lives daily. In these tapes, she refers to Black Americans as "lazy" and uses offensive homophobic slurs to describe a prominent official.
Ryan's downfall came after Oakland County Probate Court Administrator Edward Hutton, who had endured years of her harassment, recorded her to defend himself. This recording ultimately led to her removal from the bench, sparking an investigation into how deep her biases ran and raising questions about how many others like her are still in power.
Marc Lamont Hill, a scholar, journalist, and cultural critic, gives an unflinching analysis of this case. He dives into how entrenched racism and homophobia are in our legal system and questions how many other judges share similar views behind closed doors. Marc uncovers the broader implications of unchecked racism in courtrooms across America and calls for a full review of cases overseen by Judge Ryan, arguing that anyone sentenced under her rule deserves an immediate appeal.
Will this case open the floodgates for deeper scrutiny of the justice system, or will Ryan be an isolated scapegoat? Marc tackles these hard questions and more in this explosive episode.
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