The case is expected to go to the jury on Friday. The following experts are able to comment on various aspects of the case and the pending verdict. LEGAL Neil Vidmar Russell M. Robinson II Professor of Law; Professor of psychology vidmar@law.duke.edu http://law.duke.edu/fac/vidmar Vidmar's scholarly research involves the study of civil and criminal law. A social psychologist by training, he is a leading expert on jury behavior and outcomes. He teaches classes on the American jury and on ethics. James E. Coleman, Jr. Professor of law; co-director, Wrongful Convictions Clinic jcoleman@law.duke.edu http://law.duke.edu/fac/colemanj Coleman teaches criminal law, legal ethics, and a seminar/clinic on the death penalty. He has litigated a wide range of cases including criminal, civil, employment discrimination (both plaintiffs and defendants) and various civil rights actions. GUN VIOLENCE Philip J. Cook ITT/Terry Sanford Professor of Public Policy; sociology professor pcook@duke.edu http://fds.duke.edu/db/Sanford/cook Cook is a recognized expert on U.S. gun policy and criminal justice whose research was cited in recent Congressional testimony on background checks. He is co-author of "Gun Violence: The Real Costs" and can discuss the effects of "stand your ground" laws on homicide rates. SOCIAL ISSUES Mark Anthony Neal Professor, African-American studies dr-yogi@att.net Twitter: @NewBlackMan http://tinyurl.com/k8b2dbv Neal specializes in black popular culture. He is the author of "Looking for Leroy: Illegible Black Masculinities" and "New Black Man" and can discuss black manhood and the verdict's consequences for the black community. _ _ _ _ Duke experts on a variety of other topics can be found at http://newsoffice.duke.edu/resources-media/faculty-experts.
