S1E2 – Eric Loomis and the Future of Crime

After you listen to the episode:

Eric Loomis, following his initial arrest in 2013

Important links:

• New York Times article on Loomis v. Wisconsin: “Sent to Prison by a Software Program’s Secret Algorithms”
• Supreme Court docket that reveals how writ of certiorari in Loomis’ case was denied
• Northpointe FAQ page describing how the COMPAS algorithm works
• Wisconsin Department of Corrections page on COMPAS
• Briefing from the Wisconsin Supreme Court opinion after affirming the use of COMPAS in Loomis’ 2016 appeal

Key voices:

• Ronald Gottlieb, Assistant Public Defender in Maryland’s 6th District Public Defender’s Office
• Peter Maldonado, captain of Richard Montgomery High School’s robotics team

The case:

• Loomis v. Wisconsin (N/A)