Discover77 WABC MiniCastsArthur Aidala: Unpacking Hate Speech and Crime with Expert Opinions (10 min) | 11-20-25
Arthur Aidala: Unpacking Hate Speech and Crime with Expert Opinions (10 min) | 11-20-25

Arthur Aidala: Unpacking Hate Speech and Crime with Expert Opinions (10 min) | 11-20-25

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Defense Attorney Arthur Aidala calls in to discuss accusations against Sid by NY1 news anchor Errol Louis for making offensive comments regarding Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. The conversation touches upon definitions and legal distinctions between offensive speech and hate crimes, emphasizing that references to someone as a 'terrorist' or 'communist' do not meet the legal criteria for hate crimes, which are strictly limited to race, religion, and sexual orientation. The discussion also includes personal anecdotes and opinions on political figures, with Rosenberg strongly criticizing certain individuals and actions. Aidala clarifies that the statements made by Rosenberg, while offensive, are not legally categorized as hate speech.

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Arthur Aidala: Unpacking Hate Speech and Crime with Expert Opinions (10 min) | 11-20-25

Arthur Aidala: Unpacking Hate Speech and Crime with Expert Opinions (10 min) | 11-20-25

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