The Digital Witness: Can You Be Arrested for Watching a Crime?

The Digital Witness: Can You Be Arrested for Watching a Crime?

May 23, 2026 · 37 min

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The episode explores the implications of witnessing a crime online and the responsibilities of bystanders.

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a violent attack is live-streamed to a silent audience? Why did three people watch a mass shooting live on Discord and fail to call 911? In this deep-dive analysis, former state investigator Jerome Hill and retired Sheriff Victor Hill examine the chilling escalation of the Islamic Center of San Diego investigation. As the crime scene shifts from the physical mosque to the digital cloud, investigators are asking a fundamental question that coul...

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Host: Jerome Hill

Guest: Victor Hill

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Organizations: Islamic Center of San Diego, Discord

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