
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 | 32 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeDocumentarySociety & Culture | |||

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
At just 17 years old, Bruce Lisker was branded a murderer after being accused and convicted of the violent killing of his mother. He would go on to spend the next 26 years of his life in prison, until a federal judge finally overturned his conviction... more
In 1983, Bruce Lisker’s mother was violently attacked in their family home. After responding to his frantic 911 call, police quickly drew assumptions from the chaotic crime scene. Dorka Lisker was bludgeoned, stabbed several times, and near death in ... more
To this day, some still believe Amanda Knox is guilty of the horrific murder of Meredith Kercher in 2007. However, this belief appears to stem entirely from the wildly sensational media coverage surrounding her supposed involvement. Thorough examinat... more
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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.
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Mike does an amazing job of telling our clients stories through their own voices. Thanks Legal Talk Network for putting these stories out in the world!
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Focusing on wrongful convictions, the content features gripping first-person accounts from exonerees who share their harrowing experiences with the justice system. Through in-depth discussions, it highlights systemic flaws including false confessions, eyewitness misidentifications, and issues with forensic science. Legal and criminal experts add further insight, dissecting the failures that lead to these miscarriages of justice. This podcast is particularly notable for its emotional storytelling and commitment to raising awareness about the realities of wrongful imprisonment, making it a compelling choice for listeners interested in true crime and social justice.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Bruce Lisker
2. Martina Cagossi
3. Mark Olshaker
4. Amanda Knox
5. JJ Velasquez
6. Raquel Barilla
7. Alex Simpson
8. Alissa Bjerkhoel
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