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Thankfully for Grubb, the defense had an explanation for all of this. They argued that he won the necklace in a bet and that his fingerprints were found on the candy bar packaging because he worked at the convenience store where the candy bar was purchased. They pointed the finger instead at Ace Hodges, who better fit the victim\u2019s description of the attacker and was known to have visited the building where the victim lived. Suspiciously, he has since fled town, and the police have yet to follow up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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To make Grubb\u2019s defense more challenging, his legal team had no prior experience in law, and for some members, it was their first quarter on a college campus. In an exclusive sit-down interview with UW Bothell News, Matunan shared his experience \u2014 and strategy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cA lot went into this trial. It required us to learn public speaking skills, the workings of our legal system, how to collaborate with group members and effectively communicate an argument,\u201d he said. \u201cMy team and I went back and forth on the best way to defend Tony Grubb. In the end, we decided we wanted to humanize him. He is a father figure; he loves his girlfriend\u2019s kids and would never want to jeopardize his future with them. Coming to that decision required a lot of critical thinking, communication and compromise.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
That is precisely why Doyle says The Legal Case is such a great DCX class. He said that to him, \u201cA Discovery Core class gets students engaged and connected. I didn\u2019t want to just give students information \u2014 I wanted them to do something with it,\u201d he said, \u201cbecause I think that is the heart of what it means to be a college student.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n To prepare for the trial, which doubles as their final, students spent the quarter learning about criminal, civil and evidence law in addition to identifying and objecting to improper questions and testimony \u2014 such as the ever-tricky hearsay \u2014 at trials. Then, they got to work building their case by writing direct and cross examinations as well as opening statements and closing arguments. \u201cIt was a lot of work, but it\u2019s been rewarding,\u201d Matunan said. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely not like any class I have ever taken before.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n The prosecution, meanwhile, painted Grubb in a much different light. They were confident it would be enough to get the conviction. First-year student Jordan Cheng delivered the team\u2019s opening statement, asserting that \u201cstanding up for justice is what brought me here today.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n Cheng exposed to the judge and jury that Grubb had a prior burglary conviction, one that took place at the same condo complex where the victim lived. \u201cHe is motivated by a desire for money, and Ms. Stevens was an easy target because she is elderly and lives alone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe hope that Tony would be brought to justice and receive the punishment he deserves,\u201d Cheng said. \u201cIt\u2019s evident that he has not changed into a better person.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n The prosecution pointed to the defendant\u2019s fingerprints at the scene of the crime, a flashlight found that resembles one that Grubb\u2019s girlfriend confessed went missing, and of course, the stolen necklace that was worn by his girlfriend. \u201cThe evidence against him is damning,\u201d said Cheng. <\/p>\n\n\n\n But was it enough to get a conviction? <\/p>\n\n\n\n Presiding over the case was judge Misheel Ildbaatar, a sophomore in Law, Economics & Public Policy and a member of the Law Society. Although the decision was up to the jury, Ildbaatar said she believed Grubb should be found not guilty. \u201cThere is a lot of evidence against him, but I don\u2019t think there is enough to be sure beyond any reasonable doubt,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And the jury, comprised of fellow classmates and law society members, agreed. It was a close call, however, with 12 members believing he was guilty while 14 did not. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI am ecstatic about the verdict and thankful Grubb is a free man,\u201d Matunan. \u201cI am happy he can return home to be with his girlfriend and her children. This was surely a difficult time for them, but again, I\u2019m just glad to report that justice has been restored.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to the trial of Tony Grubb, the class also worked through a mock trial on March 10 about an assault and battery case and a murder trial on March 15. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cRegardless of whether the defendants are triumphant in each trial, the real winners are, of course, the students,\u201d Doyle said. \u201cTheir experience with engaged teamwork, thoughtful analysis and careful preparation has set up fantastic habits for their time in college. They had fun, and they learned more than they probably expected. They had to, to succeed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis is something we work toward in the Discovery Core Experience \u2014 helping students discover that education at UW Bothell can be exciting, collaborative and very rewarding.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Students in the Discovery Core course The Legal Case researched and prepared for a fictional trial judged by members of the Law Society. 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The prosecution <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The verdict <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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