The Fugitive: Murder Trial of Sam Sheppard

When
23 Apr 2025
12:00 PM
Location
Zoom

Registration

(depends on selected options)

Base fee:

Non-Member – $60.00
TBA Early Registration – $20.00
Please note that no refunds will be issued for early registrations unless the program is canceled or delayed by the Topeka Bar Association.
TBA Member – $40.00

The Fugitive: Murder Trial of

Sam Sheppard

Before O.J. Simpson, there was Sam Sheppard. This infamous murder trial captivated the nation with sensationalized media coverage, courtroom drama, and a young F. Lee Bailey as Sheppard’s attorney. But did excessive publicity deny him a fair trial? The case ultimately led to Sheppard v. Maxwell (1966) and shaped ABA Model Rule 3.6 on Trial Publicity.

Topics include:

The trial, media influence, and its lasting impact on the legal system
Supreme Court ruling on trial publicity and its ethical implications
How media coverage affected modern cases like Murdaugh, Trump, and Chauvin

Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Noon-2:00pm

2-hour CLE

Approved 2 hours KS CLE (120 minutes, includes 60 minutes ethics)

Presented by: Joel Oster, Esq. – A seasoned litigator with expertise in constitutional litigation and high-profile legal cases

We look forward to your participation!