Porcha Woodruff

Ep 152: When a woman’s face is picked up by a new surveillance technology, it leads to her unlawful arrest. Is this new technology more harmful than helpful? This is the Porcha Woodruff story. Sources for Today's Episode: NYT ACLU NY post NBC news Washington Post Pew research center Democracy Now Detroit News https://scholarlycommons.law.wlu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4773&context=wlulr Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced by James Varga Audio Editor, Jose Alfonzo Script Editor, Abagail Belcastro Music by Dessert Media Show your Support: The easiest way you can support us is by leaving a review, telling your friends, sharing on social media or by sending us a note. We love to hear from our audience! You can also support the show through the following ways: Follow Us on Social: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/womenandcrime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenandcrimepodcast/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@womenandcrime Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womenandcrime Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/womenandcrime Twitter: https://twitter.com/WomenAndCrime Patron - ad-free shows starting at $2 a month, or upgrade to get an extra episode every month, exclusive AMAs with the hosts, lecture series on criminal justice, our true crime book club, and more! Check out our Patreon page for more info: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrime Apple Subscriptions - Ad-free shows are now available through Apple’s podcast app for only $1.99 a month. Merchandise - For T-shirts, Hoodies, notebooks, stickers and mugs check out: https://www.womenandcrimepodcast.com/merch Help is Available: If you or someone you know is in a crisis situation, or a victim of domestic, or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation. For direct links to these organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Keywords: false arrest, facial recognition, artificial intelligence, pregnant in jail, lawsuit, junk science Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Two Criminologists cover a new female-focused case each episode. You’ll hear the stories of these women, paired with the science that tells you where it all went wrong. We’ll explore the causes of female crime, victimology, the legal system, as well as celebrate heroines who have left their mark on the criminal justice system. Dr Meghan Sacks and Dr Amy Shlosberg are both Professors of Criminology at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Both have years of first-hand experience working with offenders and professionals in the criminal justice system. They teach classes covering topics such as: Women & Crime, Race & Crime, Criminology, and Serial Killers.