What podcasts say about Ashleigh Merchant
Every statement, with the speaker, the exact quote and the moment it was said.
What Ashleigh Merchant has said on podcasts
5 statements · 3 negative · 1 mixed · 1 neutral
Consent should be evaluated when sexual activity occurs, not reconstructed later.
“consent is judged at the time it's actually happening”
Open the episode · Sandra Birchmore’s Injuries, Christa Pike 911 Calls, and Virginia Man Tried for Murder of Wife, with Vinnie Politan: The MK True Crime ShowListen at 21:23
The execution failure demonstrates that executions can violate constitutional requirements.
“this is just this is literally exhibit one for why the government cannot execute people and not violate the Constitution.”
Open the episode · Sandra Birchmore’s Injuries, Christa Pike 911 Calls, and Virginia Man Tried for Murder of Wife, with Vinnie Politan: The MK True Crime ShowListen at 44:56
In most states, voluntary intoxication provides a limited criminal defense.
“Most states, it is somewhat of a defense. It's not a complete defense.”
Open the episode · Sandra Birchmore’s Injuries, Christa Pike 911 Calls, and Virginia Man Tried for Murder of Wife, with Vinnie Politan: The MK True Crime ShowListen at 52:16
Georgia entirely bars voluntary intoxication from negating criminal culpability.
“the minority of states, and I'll tell you, there's some minority states and Georgia happens to be one. So I know this minority, unfortunately, all too well. It is barred entirely.”
Open the episode · Sandra Birchmore’s Injuries, Christa Pike 911 Calls, and Virginia Man Tried for Murder of Wife, with Vinnie Politan: The MK True Crime ShowListen at 52:48
People who voluntarily drink and consent should not later revoke consent solely because they were intoxicated.
“if they choose to drink and then choose to consent, I don't think that they should later on be able to say, oh, I changed my mind because I was drunk.”
Open the episode · Sandra Birchmore’s Injuries, Christa Pike 911 Calls, and Virginia Man Tried for Murder of Wife, with Vinnie Politan: The MK True Crime ShowListen at 56:38
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