The Victim’s Experience of a Rape Prosecution in Miranda v. Arizona

In this episode, Academy Award Nominee, Abigail Breslin, discusses her experience portraying Patricia “Trish” Weir, the victim, of serial rapist, Ernesto Miranda, whose story was recently told in the 2023 film Miranda’s Victim. In this film, Abbie portrays the victim’s experience of a sexual assault and the ensuring medical exam, law enforcement interview, trial, appeal, and retrial in one of the most notable cases in American jurisprudence, Miranda v. Arizona.

As a result of this episode, listeners will be better prepared to:

• Improve victim’s experience and perception of justice.
• Recognize the impact of the collateral issues victims face on their ability and willingness to participate in the criminal justice process.
• Enhance public trust in prosecutorial decision making.