E-mail a friendJune 19, 2007
Genarlow Wilson's mother, Juanessa Bennett, and attorney, B.J. Bernstein, give an update on the Georgia teen's case. Film director and veteran puppeteer Frank Oz explains how he targets an audience.
Juanessa Bennett, B.J. Bernstein
Juanessa Bennett, B.J. Bernstein
Juanessa Bennett is the mother of Genarlow Wilson, a high school honor student in Georgia who's been imprisoned since February '05 for aggravated child molestation—he had consensual oral sex with a 15-year-old girl. B.J. Bernstein is Wilson's criminal defense attorney, recognized as one of the top 50 female lawyers in Georgia. Wilson's conviction, mandating a 10-year sentence, was recently voided by a judge. However, the prosecutor in the case has filed an appeal, and a hearing has been scheduled for July.
Frank Oz
Frank Oz
Multitalented Frank Oz is a successful movie director and a veteran puppeteer. His feature credits include, Little Shop of Horrors and, his latest, Death at a Funeral. Born in England, Oz started his show biz career on Sesame Street and brought to life such Muppets' creations as Miss Piggy and Cookie Monster, and Yoda, one of the memorable characters in the Star Wars films. He broke into features with The Muppet Movie and, during his career, has earned multiple Emmy and Peabody Awards.