Motive 2 Flashcards
Who is the attorney we meet in this episode who represented the City of Chicago?
Michael E. Hayes — He was the city’s attorney defending against TJ’s claims.
Of the two gang alliances in the city of Chicago, which one are the Simon City Royals affiliated with?
People Nation — The Simon City Royals are affiliated with the People Nation gang alliance.
In what Chicago neighborhood did TJ and his friend Larry grow up?
Avondale — TJ and Larry grew up in the Avondale neighborhood of Chicago.
Who did T.J. sue after he was released from prison?
The City of Chicago — TJ sued the City of Chicago for his wrongful conviction.
Who are the “PeeWee Royals,” according to this episode?
Young members of the Simon City Royals — The “PeeWee Royals” are young, often new members of the Simon City Royals gang.
Who tried, unsuccessfully, to go undercover at the bar across the street from the murder scene?
Detective Bogucki — Detective Bogucki attempted to go undercover but was not successful.
TJ lunged at the prosecutor at his sentencing. True or False?
True — This dramatic act occurred during TJ’s sentencing.
What grade was TJ in when he was arrested for a murder he did not commit?
10th grade — TJ was a 10th-grade student when he was wrongfully arrested.
Approximately how long did TJ spend awaiting his trial?
16 months — TJ spent about 16 months waiting for his trial.
Vicky Jimenez is white. True or False?
True — Vicky Jimenez, TJ’s mother, is identified as white.
Which of the following about Eric is true?
He was the victim of the crime — Eric Morrow was the victim in the case for which TJ was wrongfully convicted.
How and when did Larry learn that Eric had died?
In a phone call in 1992 — Larry learned about Eric’s death during a phone call in 1992.
The Avondale neighborhood in Chicago has changed; where the Honey Baked Ham store was, there is now:
A coffee shop — The location of the old Honey Baked Ham store is now a coffee shop.
Who is the person whose testimony put TJ in prison?
Victor Romo — Victor Romo’s testimony played a key role in TJ’s wrongful conviction.
When Larry was 14 years old, his parents would:
Take him to church — Larry’s parents took him to church regularly when he was 14.
Which of the following is false?
Answer depends on the specific options provided— This question needs a specific option to determine what is false.
Who wrote letters back and forth with TJ during the many years he was in prison?
Brian Nelson — Brian Nelson was TJ’s pen pal throughout his years in prison.
When he was out to dinner with his attorneys, how did TJ prove to his mother that he was, indeed, out of jail?
He showed her the restaurant receipt — TJ showed the receipt to prove he was out of jail.
In 2010, the police raided TJ’s home and found weapons; he did not have a permit for those weapons, so he was arrested. True or False?
True — TJ was arrested in 2010 for possessing weapons without a permit.
Which of the following did TJ experience for the 16 years between 1993 and 2009?
He was in prison — TJ was imprisoned for those 16 years for a crime he did not commit.
Who said, “if they knew how much fun I was having in prison, they’d turn me loose?”
Brian Nelson — Brian Nelson made this statement about his time in prison.
In his current work at the non-profit organization, as a matter of principle, Brian will not help people (ex-convicts) from old rival gangs. True or False?
True — Brian Nelson avoids helping individuals from rival gangs as a matter of principle.
What were two of Brian Nelson’s conditions for Frank Main when he agreed to be interviewed?
No personal questions; Respectful behavior — Brian’s conditions for the interview included no personal questions and respectful conduct.
Neither Brian nor TJ were guilty of committing murder; they were both falsely accused of the crime. True or False?
True — Both Brian and TJ were wrongfully accused and convicted of crimes they did not commit.
