The Burden: Bad Cops
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Bad Cops | 6. The Fallout
A shocking tragedy occurs. Conspiracy theories spread. The trial of the Task Force officers begins, but who will speak out? A podcast from Orbit Media reported and produced by the BBC and hosted by Jessica Lussenhop.
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Bad Cops | 5. The Takedown
Is the FBI's cover about to be blown? Agent Jensen suspects the Task Force is onto her. A podcast from Orbit Media reported and produced by the BBC and hosted by Jessica Lussenhop.
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Bad Cops | 4. The Man Behind the Curtain
He earned a formidable reputation. But Sgt. Wayne Jenkins is leading a double life. Not all the drugs he's seized are making it to the evidence room. A podcast from Orbit Media reported and produced by the BBC and hosted by Jessica Lussenhop.
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Bad Cops | 3. The Warning Signs
How many red flags were missed? Years of complaints come to light. Victims of Task Force members share their stories. A podcast from Orbit Media reported and produced by the BBC and hosted by Jessica Lussenhop.
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Bad Cops | 2. The Wiretap
One name stands out as the FBI gets to work. Why does a member of the Gun Trace Task Force have links to a major heroin ring? A whole new level of criminality is revealed. A podcast from Orbit Media reported and produced by the BBC and hosted by Jessica Lussenhop.
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Bad Cops | 1. The Tracker
Civil unrest spreads across Baltimore after 25-year-old Freddie Gray dies in police custody. Meanwhile, a detective makes a troubling discovery when he arrests a major heroin dealer. It’s time to call in the FBI. Presenter: Jessica Lussenhop Producer: Ben Crighton A podcast from Orbit Media repor…
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Introducing - Bad Cops
Baltimore, Maryland likes to call itself Charm City. But you have to wonder: Is the nickname ironic? Consider one of the city's star cops, a sergeant so accomplished that he earned his own nickname, the Golden Boy. But Golden Boy led a double life. Said one of those who encountered him in the str…
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Lives of Crime | 7. Frauds & Sons
Today we hear from Bernie Madoff, mastermind of the largest Ponzi scheme ever. Bernie made $65 billion disappear. Billion with a B. Madoff had been a Wall Street star, innovative, rich, honored. He was chairman of the NASDAQ. Also, he was quietly managing other people's money, or said he was. But i…
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Lives of Crime | 4. Then You Get Got
Today's episode is the story of Mike Yard. Mike is now a successful comedian headlining shows around the country. But before that, he spent some time as a stickup man, toting around a big ass gun. Mike chose crime for very specific reasons. Some might call them laudable. Those reasons involved….hi…
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Lives of Crime | 3. Making Money
Today's episode is a first person account from Jeff Turner. He was one of the best counterfeiters of his generation. He was persistent, resourceful and very skilled. US Treasury agents couldn't believe how inventive he was. And he did it all for love. Lives of Crime is a production of Orbit Media …
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