News & Reviews

  • ABA Journal
    February 1, 2021
    Article: “10 Questions: Son of Holocaust survivors exposes the harms of bystander complicity.” Read it here.
  • Guiora Named Distinguished Fellow
    June 2020
    Amos Guiora has been named Distinguished Fellow, The Consortium for the Research and Study of Holocaust and the Law (CRSHL), Chicago-Kent College of Law. Its “crucial” mission is to serve as a forum in which practitioners, educators, and students can convene to enhance their understanding of the legal issues surrounding the Holocaust and its aftermath. Through that understanding, CRSHL hopes to develop lessons for today to create a more peaceful and just world.
  • Salt Lake Tribune
    February 6, 2020
    Op-Ed by Amos Guiora: “Powerful questions about the unthinkable from young minds.” Read it here.
  • 90.9 FM KRCL Salt Lake City Radio, RadioActive with Lara Jones
    November 18, 2019
    Amos Guiora on language, rhetoric, and racism in contemporary U.S. and Israeli domestic politics. Listen here (minutes 14:40-27).
  • Café Weltschmerz Interview with Coen de Jong
    November 11, 2019
    Amos Guiora and Paul Cliteur discuss their new book “Populist and Islamist Challenges for International Law” and why it’s “time to look extremism in the eye.” See it here.
  • New Book Published
    September 2019
    Amos Guiora’s book with Dutch professor Paul Cliteur, “Populist and Islamist Challenges for International Law,” has just been published by ABA Publishing. More here.
  • 90.9 FM KRCL Salt Lake City Radio, RadioActive with Lara Jones
    April 30, 2019
    Amos Guiora shares his thoughts on yet another attack on a synagogue. Listen here.
  • BYU Radio, Top of Mind with Julie Rose
    April 8, 2019
    Discussion about the 8th Amendment: What is Cruel and Unusual Punishment and Who Does It Apply To? Listen here.
  • ABC4 Utah
    February 15, 2019
    Duty to report bill awaits final vote in the Utah House. See it here.
  • iHeart Radio, Rod Arquette Show
    February 15, 2019
    Podcast. Listen here.
  • KUTV 2News
    February 15, 2019
    Trump’s emergency declaration could affect power of future presidents. See it here.
  • Deseret News
    February 14, 2019
    Guest opinion: Utah’s 911 bill is an important confirmation of the value of life by Paul Cassell and Amos Guiora. Read it here.
  • Surfing Ann’s Boeken Blog
    January 28, 2019
    Review of “The Crime of Complicity” (Dutch edition). Read it here.
  • January 28, 2019
    The Chinese edition of “The Crime of Complicity” is published.
  • The Kenyon Collegian
    January 24, 2019
    Alumnus, scholar discusses ethics and legality of bystanders. Read it here.
  • 90.9 FM KRCL Salt Lake City Radio, RadioActive with Lara Jones and Ma Black
    January 22, 2019
    Along with José Borjón, Mexican consul to Salt Lake City who discusses hate crimes, Amos Guiora discusses bystanders and another attempt at a Bystander Bill in Utah. Listen here (minutes 7-28 ).
  • KTalk Media 1604 AM with Ted McBride
    January 15, 2019
    Interview with Amos Guiora on “The Crime of Complicity.” Listen here.
  • Continuum: The Magazine of the University of Utah
    Winter 2018
    Bookshelf: Examining Complicity. Read it here.
  • U to You Park City Lecture Series
    September 12, 2018
  • PeaceCast Podcast, Americans for Peace Now
    September 6, 2018
    Ori Nir discusses “The Crime of Complicity” and more with Amos Guiora. Listen here.
  • Utah Public Radio, “Access Utah”
    September 5, 2018
    Interview with Amos Guiora on “The Crime of Complicity.” Listen here.
  • 90.9 FM KRCL Salt Lake City Radio, RadioActive with Lara Jones
    September 5, 2018
    Amos Guiora discusses the next edition of “The Crime of Complicity,” contemporary complicity, and more. Listen here (starts about 21:00).
  • September 5, 2018
    A second edition of “The Crime of Complicity” will be published by the American Bar Association. Details and publication date to be announced.
  • De Wereld Nu
    July 21, 2018
    Dutch review of “The Crime of Complicity”: “Zwijgen is dodelijk” (“Silence is Deadly”). Read it here.
  • Dutch translation of “The Crime of Complicity” has been published!
    June 21, 2018
  • 90.9 FM KRCL Salt Lake City Radio, RadioActive with Lara Jones
    June 19, 2018
    Amos Guiora discusses the immigration crisis and children. Listen here (starts at 6:08).
  • Utah Bar Journal
    April/May
    Review of “The Crime of Complicity.” Read it here (scroll to pages 42-43).
  • 89.3 KPCC (NPR L.A.) “AirTalk”
    May 15, 2018
    “On the ground in Gaza: Is Israel’s use of force justified?” Listen here.
  • The Washington Post
    May 9, 2018
    Opinion: “Germany must confront its new wave of anti-Semitism — even if those behind it aren’t German,” Read it here. (Published in print edition May 11, 2018)
  • Foreign Policy Research Institute
    May 4, 2018
    “Wannsee Villa and the Bystander in the Holocaust.” Read it here.
  • Ami Magazine
    February 19, 2018
    “Should Standing by be a Crime? Prof. Amos Guiora is using lessons from the Holocaust to say that bystanders should take action…or be punished.” Read it here.
  • Standard-Examiner
    February 7, 2018
    Editorial: “When we witness domestic violence in Utah, we have an obligation to at least call 911.” Read it here.
  • Salt Lake Tribune
    February 6, 2018
    Op-ed by Amos Guiora: “Predators depend on bystanders to do nothing.” Read it here.
  • Better Utah
    February 1, 2018
    Amos Guiora discusses “The Crime of Complicity;” H.B. 125, a bill sponsored by Representative Brian King; and the bystander effect. See it here.
  • ABC4, Good4Utah
    January 31, 2018
    House Committee passes “Duty To Report” bill 9-3. See it here.
  • KUTV 2 News, Salt Lake City
    January 30, 2018
    Proposed law would hold you accountable for not helping strangers in emergencies. See it here.
  • ABC4, Good4Utah
    January 24, 2018
    Interview with Amos Guiora and Utah Representative Brian King about introducing bill to create penalty for witnesses who fail to assist. See it here.
  • 90.9 FM KRCL Salt Lake City Radio, RadioActive with Lara Jones and Ma Black
    January 9, 2018
    Amos Guiora and Rep. Brian S. King discuss Duty to Assist in an Emergency Bill. Listen here (starts at 20:15).
  • Salt Lake Tribune
    December 10, 2017
    Op-Ed by Amos Guiora: “Dealing with the world right now is exhausting, but the consequences of being a bystander are too high.” Read it here.
  • KNRS 105.9 FM Talk Radio, Rod Arquette Show
    December 7, 2017
    Amos Guiora discusses why President Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel is a missed opportunity because it’s not tied to the peace process. Listen here.
  • KSL 5 TV/KSL.com
    December 6, 2017
    Interview with Amos Guiora: “Utah expert calls Trump move on Israel a missed opportunity.” Watch it here.
  • KSL NewsRadio, The Doug Wright Show
    December 6, 2017
    Interview with Amos Guiora: “What does it mean that the U.S. recognizes Jerusalem as Israel’s capital?” Listen here.
  • 90.9 FM KRCL Salt Lake City Radio, RadioActive with Lara Jones and Nick Burns
    December 6, 2017
    Amos Guiora analyzes Pres. Trump’s announcement acknowledging Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and authorizing construction of a new embassy there. Listen here (starts at 9:42).
  • Deseret News
    December 6, 2017
    Article with Amos Guiora: “Utah expert calls Trump move on Israel a missed opportunity.” Read it here.
  • Kenyon College Alumni Bulletin
    Fall 2017
    Book Review: “The Bystander’s Burden.” Read it here (scroll down to second review).
  • 90.9 FM KRCL Salt Lake City Radio, RadioActive with Lara Jones
    October 24, 2017
    Amos Guiora discusses complicity in the Weinstein case and the crime of complicity in general. Listen here (starts at 21:13).
  • KNRS 105.9 FM Talk Radio, Rod Arquette Show
    October 23, 2017
    Amos Guiora discusses why the people around Harvey Weinstein who knew of his sexual harassment are as guilty as Weinstein himself. Listen here.
  • Salt Lake Tribune
    October 22, 2017
    Op-Ed by Amos Guiora: “Bystanders who watched as Weinstein abused his power are complicit in his harassment.” Read it here.
  • 90.9 FM KRCL Salt Lake City Radio, RadioActive with Lara Jones and Ma Black
    September 19, 2017
    Amos Guiora discusses free speech on campus, Israeli reaction to Pres. Trump’s “many sides” comments regarding Charlottesville, and an upcoming Department of Homeland Security simulation training on cyber security and emergency management. Listen here (starts at 17:00).
  • Detroit Free Press
    September 8, 2017
    Interview: “When lives are at stake, should it be a crime to look the other way?” Read it here.
  • MPR News
    August 21, 2017
    Discussion with Kerri Miller on “How to be more than a bystander.” Listen here.
  • The Wall Street Journal
    August 16, 2017
    Book review: “When Bystanders Are Not Innocent.” Read it here.
  • The American Lawyer
    August 17, 2017
    Amos Guiora quoted in article about Jewish lawyers in Trump orbit after Charlottesville. Read it here.
  • Jewish Book Council
    August 2017
    Book review of “The Crime of Complicity.” Read it here.
  • Reviews by Amos Lassen
    August 2, 2017
    “The Crime of Complicity: The Bystander in the Holocaust” by Amos N. Guiora — Answering Profound Questions. Read it here.
  • Cafe Weltschmerz (The Netherlands)
    July 26, 2017
    Hans Moll interviews Amos Guiora about “The Crime of the Bystander.” Watch it here.
  • Just Security
    June 26, 2017
    “Not the Time for the Sounds of Silence.” Read it here.
  • History News Network
    June 11, 2017
    “Why It’s Vital We Remember the Bystanders to the Holocaust as well as the Criminals.” Read it here.
  • Video of Presentation at Mid-Manhattan Library (New York Public Library)
    May 23, 2017
    Watch it here.
  • The Forward
    May 19, 2017
    Op-ed:”Presidential Advisors Must be Willing to Lose Their Jobs.” Read it here.
  • 90.9 FM KRCL Salt Lake City Radio, RadioActive with Lara Jones
    May 17, 2017
    Amos Guiora shares his insights on the unsettling questions related to information sharing among nations in the fight against ISIS and other threats. Listen here (starts at 14:00).
  • Deseret News
    May 14, 2017
    “Is Complicity a Crime? U Professor Whose Parents Survived Holocaust Thinks So” Read it here.
  • The Washington Times
    May 11, 2017
    “Law professor pushes for more stringent bystander laws.” Read it here.
  • Voice of America: China
    May 11, 2017
    Read/listen here. (Interview is in Chinese; replies are in English)
  • Cleveland Jewish News
    May 8, 2017
    “Role of Bystander in Holocaust Reviewed in Book.” Read it here.
  • Fox 13 News Utah
    May 7, 2017
    “3 Questions with Bob Evans: Amos Guiora talks tensions between the U.S. and North Korea.” Watch it here.
  • The John Batchelor Show
    May 3, 2017
    Listen here.
  • Podcast on Legal Talk Network
    May 3, 2017
    Listen here.
  • Book Q&A with Deborah Kalb
    April 28, 2017
    Read it here.
  • Video of Discussion at The City Club of Cleveland
    April 26, 2017
    “The Crime of Complicity: The Bystander from the Holocaust to Today.” Watch or listen here.
  • Photo Album from Discussion at The City Club of Cleveland
    April 26, 2017
    “The Crime of Complicity: The Bystander from the Holocaust to Today.” View here.
  • 90.9 FM KRCL Salt Lake City Radio, RadioActive with Lara Jones and Dr. David Derezotes
    April 24, 2017
    Amos Guiora discusses Holocaust Remembrance Day, his talks with students about The Crime of Complicity, recent cases of bystander inaction, and more. Listen here (starts at 6:00).
  • Newsweek
    April 13, 2017
    Amos Guiora quoted in “How Sean Spicer Accidentally Became a Poster Boy for Holocaust Education.” Read it here.
  • KNRS 105.9 FM Talk Radio, Rod Arquette Show
    April 12, 2017
    Amos Guiora discusses The Crime of Complicity. Listen here (starts at 1:36:00).
  • ABC 4, Good4Utah
    April 8, 2017
    Interview with Glen Mills: “Are bystanders complicit in crime?” Watch it here.
  • April 7, 2017
    “U of U professor unsure what happens now, after missile strikes on Syria.” Watch it here.
  • 90.9 FM KRCL Salt Lake City Radio, RadioActive with Lara Jones and Nick Burns
    April 5, 2017
    Amos Guiora discusses the most recent chemical attack in Syria and the international community’s incapability to respond. Listen here (starts at 4:50).
  • KUER 90.1 FM RadioWest, NPR Utah
    March 29, 2017
    Amos Guiora discusses bystander accountability and the crime of complicity with Doug Fabrizio. Listen here.
  • American Thinker
    March 25, 2017
    Book Review: “When Are Bystanders Complicit?” Read it here.
  • 90.9 FM KRCL Salt Lake City Radio, RadioActive with Lara Jones and Nick Burns
    March 22, 2017
    Amos Guiora and Scott Phelan preview the Utah Law Review Symposium on The Bystander Dilemma: The Holocaust, War Crimes, and Sexual Assaults, inspired by The Crime of Complicity. Listen here (starts at 38:00).
  • The Salt Lake Tribune
    February 18, 2017
    Op-Ed by Amos Guiora: “Pass Utah hate-crimes law to protect our most vulnerable.” Read it here.
  • 90.9 FM KRCL Salt Lake City Radio, RadioActive with Lara Jones
    January 31, 2017
    Amos Guiora discusses the executive order on immigration, the role of the bystander in this, specifically by members of Congress, and more. Listen here.
  • Deseret News
    January 30, 2017
    Amos Guiora and others interviewed in article: “Trump order leaves Utah refugee, immigrant advocates scrambling for answers.” Read it here.
  • KSL.com Radio
    January 30, 2017
    Terrorism expert Amos Guiora says Pres. Trump travel ban a bad move. Scroll down and listen here.
  • PeaceCast
    January 6, 2017
    “The Azaria Trial, the IDF and Israeli Society: Interview with Amos Guiora.” Listen to the podcast here.
  • Minnesota Public Radio, MPR News with Kerri Miller
    December 12, 2016
    Amos Guiora joins the discussion about internet hate speech. Listen here.
  • The John Batchelor Show
    December 9, 2016
    Amos Guiora discusses Anti-Semitism Stalks Again. Listen here.
  • 90.9 FM KRCL Salt Lake City Radio, RadioActive with Lara Jones
    December 5, 2016
    Amos Guiora talks about his op-ed in The Salt Lake Tribune. Listen here (starts at 6:45).
  • KNRS 105.9 FM Talk Radio, Rod Arquette Show
    December 5, 2016
    Amos Guiora discusses his op-ed in The Salt Lake Tribune. Listen here.
  • The Salt Lake Tribune
    December 3, 2016
    Op-Ed by Amos Guiora: “In this age of internet hate, it’s time to revisit limits on free speech.” Read it here.
  • 90.9 FM KRCL Salt Lake City Radio, RadioActive with Lara Jones and Emily Means
    November 9, 2016
    Amos Guiora talks about the election, governing, and the role of the bystander. Listen here (starts at 6:55).
  • 90.9 FM KRCL Salt Lake City Radio, RadioActive with Lara Jones and Noor Ul-Hasan
    October 25, 2016
    Amos Guiora talks about bystanders, drones, and presidential politics. Listen here (starts at 12:26).
  • Kenyon College, Constitution Day Lecture
    Sept. 19, 2016
    Amos Guiora gave the Constitution Day lecture on “The U.S. Presidential Election and the World.” View it here.
  • 90.9 FM KRCL Salt Lake City Radio, RadioActive with Lara Jones
    August 23, 2016
    Amos Guiora talks about The Crime of Complicity, his research and proposals. Listen here (starts after 23:00).