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Wrongful Conviction

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Wrongful Conviction
Criminal Justice Reform
Innocence Project
Andre Brown
Arkansas
Angela Garcia
Larry Smith Jr.
Death Penalty
Eyewitness Misidentification
Elmer Daniels
Innocence Network
Justice System
Frank Williams
Eyewitness Testimony
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Detroit
Systemic Injustice
Fire Investigation
Fabian Santiago
Residential Schools In Canada

Hosted by celebrated criminal justice reform advocate and founding board member of the Innocence Project Jason Flom, Pulitzer prize-winning podcast host and producer Maggie Freleng, and Emmy Award-winning writer, producer and podcast host Lauren Bright Pacheco, Wrongful Conviction features intimate conversations with men and women who have spent years in prison for crimes they maintain they did no... more

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On January 24, 2001, 25-year-old Jamond McIntre was shot seven times and killed in Detroit, MI. Though there were no eyewitnesses to the shooting, three individuals, including 21-year-old Marvin Cotton, were ultimately identified. After a trial that ... more

Maggie Freleng, Pulitzer Prize winner, iHeartPodcast 2024 Social Impact Award Honoree and acclaimed host of Bone Valley Season 3: Graves County, returns with compelling stories of redemption and justice in the newest season of Wrongful Conviction wit... more

In 1979, 28-year-old cab driver Jeffrey S. Boyajian was robbed and murdered when he was shot in the head five times after he picked up three men in a Boston, MA neighborhood. Several eyewitnesses identified Fred Clay as one of the three men who enter... more

On July 5, 2000, Ricardo Aguilera was shot and wounded in a gang related drive-by shooting in Los Angeles, California. Several witnesses identified 25-year-old Rafael Madrigal Jr. in a photo lineup as either the shooter or driver of the car involved.... more

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Recent Guests

Vanessa Gathers
Survivor of wrongful conviction and advocate against wrongful imprisonment
Episode: #560 Jason Flom with Vanessa Gathers
Ryan Ferguson
Wrongfully convicted of murder, now an advocate for justice reform
Episode: #559 Jason Flom with Ryan Ferguson
Antoine Day
Exoneree who was wrongfully convicted of murder
Episode: #558 Jason Flom with Antoine Day
Laura Caldwell
Accomplished author and professor at Loyola Chicago, founder of Life After Innocence
Loyola University Chicago
Episode: #558 Jason Flom with Antoine Day
Franky Carrillo
An exoneree who spent 20 years wrongfully imprisoned after being convicted of murder.
Episode: #556 Jason Flom with Franky Carrillo
Frank Gable
Man wrongfully convicted for the murder of Michael Francke, spent nearly 30 years in prison
Episode: #555 Lauren Bright Pacheco with Frank Gable
Jeff Smith
A rapper wrongfully convicted of murder
Episode: #553 Lauren Bright Pacheco with Jeff Smith
David Thorne
Convicted of hiring a hitman to murder his ex-girlfriend
Episode: Introducing - The Burden: Death & Deceit in Alliance - Preview
Marvin Grimm Jr.
Wrongfully convicted individual who spent nearly 45 years in prison for a crime he did not commit.
Episode: #551 Lauren Bright Pacheco with Marvin Grimm Jr.

Hosts

Maggie Freleng
Pulitzer-winning journalist and host, known for highlighting social justice issues and advocating for wrongful conviction awareness.
Jason Flom
Host of Wrongful Conviction and a leading advocate for justice reform, focusing on wrongful convictions and systemic issues in the justice system.
Lauren Bright Pacheco
Emmy Award-winning writer, producer and podcast host, contributing to storytelling and advocacy for social justice.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 7.1k ratings
  • Tragically brilliant!!

    I love this podcast, I can't believe so many innocent people are locked away. I have so much respect for these people.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fi1977
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Great show

    I love the show please keep going what you’re doing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mukhtar smith
    United States2 months ago
  • Incredible Humans

    I feel like I have discovered a completely new universe. There’s not enough words to describe this journey you are taking us on.

    These exonerated people and the most amazing people I have ever heard about. Jason and team you are changing the world as we know it. Thank you on every level.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zjfjejebrbe
    Australia4 months ago
  • Amazing podcast

    Thank you Maggie thank you Jason thank you Lauren thank you Steve thank you. The fight to overturn wrongful convictions is one of the most important fights in this generation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crich12345
    United States4 months ago
  • Heartbreaking & inspiring

    Many of the cases are incredibly heartbreaking while at the same time how the person has risen above their circumstances & with strength overcome is inspiring.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    junejan20
    New Zealand5 months ago

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There are some criticisms regarding the fairness of arguments presented on certain cases, though they generally recognize the importance of the topics discussed.
Many appreciate the emotional depth and personal experiences shared by exonerees, calling it an eye-opener.
Listeners express deep admiration for the stories of resilience and the systemic issues highlighted in the podcast.
Overall, the show receives high praise for its impact and advocacy for those wrongfully imprisoned.

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Apple Podcasts
#43
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Talking Points

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#562 Jason Flom with Rafael Madrigal
Q: What was the best point of those ten years?
Coming across Eric Molta, who was the attorney that helped you get exonerated.
#562 Jason Flom with Rafael Madrigal
Q: How did your name come up in the first place?
It started with a picture that the Los Angeles Sheriff had of me that was used for identification.
#562 Jason Flom with Rafael Madrigal
Q: Did you grow up in California?
Yes, I did. I grew up in East Los Angeles.
#563 Jason Flom with Fred Clay
Q: What do you do to survive?
You need housing, shelter, and income; Fred's journey illustrates the struggle of rebuilding life post-incarceration.
#563 Jason Flom with Fred Clay
Q: What kind of a system do we have where we can sentence someone who was really a child to life in prison?
It's shocking and raises serious questions about juvenile life sentencing laws, recognizing the discrimination against juveniles in such serious cases.

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What is Wrongful Conviction about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on the harrowing realities of wrongful convictions, this podcast explores the profound injustices faced by individuals who have spent years in prison for crimes they did not commit. Each episode features intimate conversations with exonerees who share their experiences of struggle, resilience, and hope, shedding light on the complexities of the criminal justice system. Alongside compelling personal narratives, the show includes insights from legal experts and advocates who discuss the systemic issues leading to these miscarriages of justice.

The unique aspect of this podcast lies in its combination of personal storytelling and expert analysis, bridging emotional depth with informative content. By highlighting the stories of both t... more

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1. Vanessa Gathers
2. Ryan Ferguson
3. Antoine Day
4. Laura Caldwell
5. Franky Carrillo
6. Frank Gable
7. Jeff Smith
8. David Thorne

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