
Hosted by Michael Semanchik, For the Innocent exposes the shocking reality of wrongful convictions through raw, first-person stories from the exonerated. Season 3 returns September 9th featuring powerful accounts from Amanda Knox, JJ Velasquez, Bruce Lisker— three exonerees whose names have become synonymous with injustice— and more. Through their voices, uncover how the justice system failed them... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 35 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentaryTrue CrimeSociety & Culture | |||

We trust the justice system to protect the innocent and prosecute the guilty, but what happens when it gets things catastrophically wrong? In 1981, 21-year-old William Michael Dillon became the focus of a murder investigation in Canova Beach, Florida... more
The failure rate of our prison systems is staggering, with recidivism exceeding 70% in nearly every state. What should this tell us about the success—or lack thereof—of our criminal justice system? And, how can those who are incarcerated survive the ... more
A maximum-security prison may not seem like the natural setting for a homegrown theater program. But at Sing Sing Prison in New York, just such a project has inspired scores of incarcerated men to learn and grow through the stories they step into—off... more
In 1998, a retired NYPD officer was shot and killed inside an illegal gambling parlor. Angry cops wanted speedy justice for one of their own, and an overzealous, incautious investigation ensued. A witness to the shooting with a criminal past was put ... more
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Powerful podcast, so well done. Very important subject
Wowwwww!!! You need to listen to this. Everybody needs to listen to this! I’m serious
great podcast! check it out! just wish the episodes were a touch longer! otherwise no complaints
Engaging and enraging.
A friend of mine sent it over.
Huge fan of true crime podcast but I specifically like this one because it is spreading awareness of their stories of those who were falsely convicted!
The production is INCREDIBLE. I’m really impressed by the audio & the story telling.
Highly reccomednd!
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Focus on wrongful convictions and the failures within the justice system is central to the content, highlighting the stories of exonerees and the complexities surrounding their experiences. Through first-hand narratives and discussions with legal and criminal experts, issues such as false confessions, eyewitness misidentifications, and problematic forensic science are examined in-depth. Notably compelling is the way personal stories are interwoven with broader systemic critiques, aiming to shed light on the injustices faced by many who have been wrongfully accused and imprisoned. This unique approach to true crime transcends mere storytelling, offering listeners a thought-provoking perspective on the failings of the justice system and its i... more
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. John Divine G Whitfield
2. Clarence Divine Eye Maclin
3. Bruce Lisker
4. Martina Cagossi
5. Mark Olshaker
6. Amanda Knox
7. JJ Velasquez
8. Raquel Barilla
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