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Van Jones, an attorney, author, former White House policy adviser and CNN political commentator, will lead a panel on criminal justice reform Saturday at a Park City Institute event. Joining Jones will be Mike Farrell, president of Death Penalty Focus and perhaps best known for his work as an actor ("M*A*S*H," "Promised Land"), and Kirk Bloodsworth, the first death-row inmate to be exonerated based on DNA evidence not previously seen in court.
"Park City Institute is proud of our mission to educate the community on critical social issues, such as criminal justice reform," Teri Orr, Park City Institute executive director, said in a statement. "By exploring important topics in a public forum, we hope to elevate the discussion and expand the world-view of our audience. The Utah Legislature is about to convene, and it's expected that two bills — one to expedite the death penalty process and one to repeal it — will be presented during this session. It's critical to our state and national dialogue that we examine capital punishment."
The evening will include a Q&A.
When • Saturday, Jan. 7, 7:30 p.m.
Where • Eccles Center, 1750 Kearns Blvd., Park City
Tickets • $29-$79; ecclescenter.org or 435-655-3114