Crockett’s quiet resolve stood in stark contrast to her prepared answers and refined manner. Levitt was eager to claim that the system provided equal opportunities for everyone when the moderator asked if systematic racism in America was a myth or a reality. Even though her words were well-known, some audience members found them to be untrue.
Crockett stayed calm, preferring to listen carefully rather than respond right away. She made a straightforward but impactful opening statement when it was her turn to speak:
“The system works, just not for all of us.” This statement instantly changed the atmosphere of the room, generating a noticeable tension that required notice.
As she described her experiences working as a public defender, Crockett’s story developed, concentrating on a moving case involving a 17-year-old teenager called Darius.
Darius was wrongfully convicted on the basis of weak evidence, and his experience served as an example of the harsh realities that many people in the legal system must deal with.
