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Law's Michael Benza discusses bystanders to crimes

Media | December 23, 2025 | Story by: Editorial Staff
Media Expert: Michael Benza

Was it road rage or something more that led to Cleveland woman's death? Her mom wants answers.

WEWS: Michael Benza, professor of practice at the School of Law, said bystanders to crimes aren’t legally required to intervene, and social media videos—though morally troubling—can help investigators and may lead to more charges. Recent footage shows an attack that killed 26-year-old Heaven Williams, whose mother disputed police claims of road rage and believes her daughter was targeted.

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