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The zone of death

In December 2005, when a hunter shot an elk within the boundaries of Yellowstone National Park, h...

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17.15 12 Apr 2021


The zone of death


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17.15 12 Apr 2021


In December 2005, when a hunter shot an elk within the boundaries of Yellowstone National Park, he committed a federal crime. What this hunter didn't know is that he had entered the "zone of death", where a legal loophole meant that technically, you could get away with murder.

To tell that story, Sean was joined by Brian Kalt, Law Professor at Michigan State University.

 

 


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