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Who is the producer of 60 minutes?

Produced by Maria Gavrilovic. Michael Kaplan, associate producer. Few journalists have achieved the impact and recognition that Steve Kroft's 60 Minutes work has generated for over two decades. Kroft delivered his first report for 60 Minutes in 1989.

How long has Steve Kroft been on 60 minutes?

Few journalists have achieved the impact and recognition that Steve Kroft's 60 Minutes work has generated for over two decades. Kroft delivered his first report for 60 Minutes in 1989. Thanks for reading CBS NEWS. for more features.

Who is Michael Kaplan from 60 minutes?

Michael Kaplan, associate producer. Few journalists have achieved the impact and recognition that Steve Kroft's 60 Minutes work has generated for over two decades. Kroft delivered his first report for 60 Minutes in 1989.

How long has Lesley Stahl been on 60 minutes?

One of America's most recognized and experienced broadcast journalists, Lesley Stahl has been a 60 Minutes correspondent since 1991. Thanks for reading CBS NEWS. for more features.

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How many defendants were charged in the Jan 6 case?

During the interview, Sherwin noted that 400 separate defendants had been charged thus far in connection with the events of Jan. 6. He summarized the charges filed against many. He then opined that other charges seemed likely in cases involving militia groups.

Who said he walked with those people to the Capitol?

Sherwin said he walked with those people to the Capitol.

Who challenged Sherwin on whether the Sedition Act applied?

Pelley challenged Sherwin on whether the Sedition Act applied.

Who is Michael Sherwin?

A Sunday 60 Minutes interview by Michael Sherwin, the former acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia , appears to be causing trouble in several of the highest profile cases federal prosecutors have pressed since the Jan. 6 siege on the U.S. Capitol Complex.

Who is the last prosecutor in Nuremberg?

The courtroom was Nuremberg; the crime, genocide; and the defendants, a group of German SS officers accused of committing the largest number of Nazi killings outside the concentration camps -- more than a million men, women, and children shot in their own towns and villages in cold blood. Ferencz is the last Nuremberg prosecutor alive today.

Who said "Some people say I'm crazy"?

Benjamin Ferencz: Of course. Some people say I'm crazy.

Who gave me a bunch of binders?

Benjamin Ferencz: He gave me a bunch of binders, four binders. And these were daily reports from the Eastern Front-- which unit entered which town, how many people they killed. It was classified, so many Jews, so many gypsies, so many others--

Who said you oughta get some more friends?

Benjamin Ferencz: You oughta get some more friends.

Is Benjamin Ferencz going on right this minute?

Benjamin Ferencz: Going on right this minute, yes.

Who is the most successful jailhouse lawyer?

We get letters from them every week. Tonight we are going to reintroduce you to Shon Hopwood, who is arguably the most successful jailhouse lawyer ever-having had one of his cases argued before the U.S. Supreme Court while serving a 12-year sentence for armed bank robbery. Since his release he's built up an extraordinary resume as a legal scholar, and as an advisor to the White House on criminal justice reforms. We first met him two years ago at one of the nation's premier law schools where he'd just become its newest professor, a tale of redemption as improbable as any you're likely to hear.

Who said "I don't think either one of us thought that night that we were gonna actually do it"?

Shon Hopwood: You know, I don't think either one of us thought that night that we were gonna actually do it.

What was Shon Hopwood serving time for?

Shon Hopwood was serving time for armed bank robbery when he discovered he had a brilliant mind for the law. Steve Kroft reports on an improbable tale of redemption

How long did Shon Hopwood spend in prison?

Shon Hopwood: No. I did 11 years in federal prison for stealing $150,000. I don't think that's good.

How many Supreme Court Justices must agree for a case to be heard?

Four out of nine Supreme Court justices must agree for a case to be heard. That year more than 8,000 petitions were filed, 74 were accepted, one of those was written by Shon Hopwood.

Who is Steven Goldblatt?

Professor Steven Goldblatt is the faculty director for the Supreme Court Institute at Georgetown Law. Steven Goldblatt: To have somebody who's a credible voice who actually lived the experience, who understands what it's like to spend a day in prison, much less 11 years, is highly unusual.

Who said "But you were for other inmates"?

Steve Kroft: But you were for other inmates?

Who is the most successful jailhouse lawyer?

We get letters from them every week. Tonight, we are going to introduce you to Shon Hopwood, who is arguably the most successful jailhouse lawyer ever—having had one of his cases argued before the U.S. Supreme Court while serving a 12-year sentence for armed bank robbery. Since his release he's built a resume as a legal scholar, and been published in top law journals. We met him at one of the nation's premiere law schools where he's become its newest professor -- a tale of redemption as improbable as any you're likely to hear.

Who said "I would be sitting in my cell reading a federal reporter"?

Shon Hopwood: I would be sitting in my cell reading a federal reporter, which is a compendium of federal court of appeals cases, and I would just read that cover-to-cover as if it was a novel, just for fun.

What was Shon Hopwood serving time for?

Shon Hopwood was serving time for armed bank robbery when he discovered he had a brilliant mind for the law. Steve Kroft reports on an improbable tale of redemption

How long did Shon Hopwood spend in prison?

Shon Hopwood: No. I did 11 years in federal prison for stealing $150,000. I don't think that's good.

How old was Shon Hopwood when he wrote "It sounded exciting"?

Sounded like easy money that we didn't have to work for, something that fit with where my mind was at, at the time, which was a reckless, immature, foolish 21-year-old.

Is Steve Kroft a felon?

Yes. The irony isn't lost on him or his students who know that he's a convicted felon and that less than a decade ago was an inmate at the federal correctional institution in Pekin, Illinois. Steve Kroft: You're a professor at one of the finest law schools in the country.

Who is Steven Goldblatt?

Professor Steven Goldblatt is the faculty director for the Supreme Court Institute at Georgetown Law. Steven Goldblatt: To have somebody who's a credible voice who actually lived the experience, who understands what it's like to spend a day in prison, much less 11 years, is highly unusual.

Who was the acting attorney for the District of Columbia?

Michael Sherwin was an eyewitness to that alleged plan. As acting U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia-- the top prosecutor-- he dressed that morning in running clothes and joined D.C. Police at the president's rally.

Who is Brent Mayr?

There are many lesser cases, about 140 or so, involving charges such as trespassing. Brent Mayr is a criminal defense attorney who represents one of the defendants.

What charges did Michael Sherwin charge?

Grider faces charges including obstruction, destruction of property and disorderly conduct , though prosecutor Michael Sherwin charged Grider, he agrees not everyone that day had criminal intent.

What does Michael Sherwin say about the single file formation?

Michael Sherwin: That's what you learn in close, you know, order combat, how you stay with your team to-- breach a room where maybe there's a terrorist, to breach a room where maybe there was an Al Qaeda operative.

How many police officers were assaulted in the Sicknick case?

Prosecutors say 139 police officers were assaulted. Brian Sicknick died the next day. This month, Sherwin charged two men with assaulting Sicknick with a spray designed to repel bears.

What did Michael Sherwin see in the crowd?

Michael Sherwin: And I wanted to see the crowd, gauge the temperature of the crowd, it was like a carnival environment. People were selling shirts, popcorn, cotton candy, I saw hot dogs. As the morning progressed, I noticed though there were some people that weren't the typical, like, carnival-type people. I noticed there were some people in tactical gear. They were tacked up with Kevlar vests. They had the military helmets on. Those individuals, I noticed, left the speeches early.

What is the most significant charge in the case of Michael Sherwin?

Michael Sherwin: The most significant charge is obstruction. That's a 20-year felony. They breached the Capitol with the intent, the goal to obstruct official proceedings, the counts, the Electoral College count.

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