Steubenville Rape Case- Discussion w/Attorney Walter Madison

Walter Madison is the defense attorney for Ma'lik Richmond one of the young men who stand accused in a crime that has sparked months of debate, confusion and heavy emotion. He joins BTYT to help us better understand the case at hand and how recent events may or may not have only added to the confusion. 

For a period of time spanning two decades, Attorney Walter Madison has concentrated in criminal defense litigation. He began his legal career in the prosecutor's office and then accepted a position as judicial attorney for a common pleas judge. Since, he has been in private practice currently managing his own firm.

In 2005, Attorney Madison received recognition from the Summit County Ohio Trial Lawyers Association and The Scanlon Inn of Court, Akron, Ohio for outstanding lawyering and being a profile of courage.  This Inn is one of over two hundred Inns throughout the United States.  These Inns are groups through which many senior lawyers and judges come together to discuss common areas of interest.  The Scanlon Inn has state and federal judges, attorneys with many years of experience, and recently admitted members of the bar.