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Wrongful Conviction

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Wrongful Conviction
Criminal Justice Reform
Innocence Project
Criminal Justice System
Wrongful Convictions
Murder
Eyewitness Testimony
Death Penalty
Exoneration
True Crime
Judicial System
Bone Valley
Justice System
Prison Reform
False Confessions
Family Dynamics
DNA Testing
Rikers Island
Gang Violence
Crime

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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In October 1997, Skip Clark was killed in York, PA. Police officers decided that the death was gang related, and that two gangs were out for each other after having a dispute. Tysheem Crocker was dragged into the conversation. The State argued that h... more

On October 25, 1979, Rabbi David Okunov was robbed and fatally shot while on his way to temple in Brooklyn, New York. Two eyewitnesses described the perpetrator to authorities, and the police's first primary suspect fingered 19-year-old Carl Miller a... more

Evelyn Malin was the 84-year-old owner of the Dollar Lake Store in tiny Shamrock Township, 130 miles north of Minneapolis. On the morning of February 24, 1998, she was found beaten and strangled to death in the living quarters that were connected to ... more

On April 15, 2011, Dawone Taylor was murdered in Oakland, CA over a dispute about an allegedly stolen ipod. Pierre Rushing, a promising young musician who never met Mr. Taylor, was later charged and convicted for the murder primarily on the questiona... more

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Recent Guests

Carl Miller
Man who was wrongfully convicted in the Crown Heights rabbi murder case and later exonerated
Episode: #583 Jason Flom with Carl Miller
Brian Pippitt
Incarcerated individual whose case is featured
Episode: #582 Guest Host Conor Hall with Brian Pippitt
Jim Cousins
Attorney and investigator from Centurion Ministries
Centurion Ministries
Episode: #582 Guest Host Conor Hall with Brian Pippitt
Pierre Rushing
Man wrongfully convicted, subject of the episode
Incarcerated individual
Episode: #581 Jason Flom with Pierre Rushing
Marvin Liu
Post-conviction defense attorney
Criminal defense attorney
Episode: #581 Jason Flom with Pierre Rushing
Lauren Richardson
Oakland resident, witness and partner in Pierre's case
Personal associate in case
Episode: #581 Jason Flom with Pierre Rushing
Anthony Apanovitch
Death row exoneree and subject of the episode
Ohio inmate (exonerated)
Episode: #580 Jason Flom with Anthony Apanovitch
Daniel Holtzclaw
Former Oklahoma City Police Officer
Oklahoma City Police Department
Episode: #579 Jason Flom with Daniel Holtzclaw
Jennifer Holtzclaw
Sister of Daniel Holtzclaw
Family
Episode: #579 Jason Flom with Daniel Holtzclaw

Hosts

Jason Flom
Host of Wrongful Conviction, Lava for Good Podcasts (implied)
Maggie Freleng
Host and producer
Lauren Bright Pacheco
Host and producer
Kemba Smith
Host of Wrongful Conviction

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 7.1k ratings
  • Speechless!!!

    I did not expect to like this podcast, because I just do not deal with injustice very well. The thought of having to listen to these innocent people go through DECADES OF HELL ON EARTH just made me so angry. Even though they are exonerated in the end, I didn’t think I could handle it. Let me tell you, I WAS WRONG! As angry as I get for these wrongfully accused, convicted, imprisoned (usually) men…I REJOICE in the tables turning and JUSTICE, TRUE JUSTICE FINALLY BEING SERVED!!! Listening to episo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    True Crime Savant
    United States2 months ago
  • There’s so much good here

    Thank you for making us aware of the innocent that are convicted. I’m so sorry this could be done from our legal system.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jill-Grad
    United States4 months ago
  • Blown away

    This podcast has blown me away, I never knew so many people could spend so much time in prison for something they didnt do. So unfair.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crimejunkie52
    United States4 months ago
  • Big fan

    Big fan of the show, the interviews, the heartbreaking but inspiring stories, the work done by all of the Innocence Networks around the country - everyone must be informed and speak up for real Justice for the wrongfully convicted.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dmattes49
    United States5 months ago
  • 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 Kingdom6 months ago

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Provides powerful survivor-first narratives that illuminate systemic issues in justice.
High-quality, empathetic storytelling with strong advocacy.
Guests and topics consistently align with reform and accountability.

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#179
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Apple Podcasts
#208
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Talking Points

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#575 Jason Flom with Larry DeLisle
Q: What was the impact of the public and media scrutiny on Larry DeLisle's case?
Media coverage amplified the perception of guilt, influencing jurors and public opinion even before the court could consider the evidence, making it harder to obtain a fair trial.
Introducing - Bone Valley Season 5 | The Devil's Quarry
Q: Fear to say this was the biggest case of your career?
Yes, sir, it felt like a watershed moment in terms of the complexity, severity, and public attention surrounding the case.
Introducing - Bone Valley Season 5 | The Devil's Quarry
Q: That was your first murder case?
Yes, sir, it was framed as such a defining moment in the career, marking the beginning of a long, challenging investigation into the case.
#574 Jason Flom with Alexis Ke'Erica Martin
Q: Can you walk us through the night of the offense and how you were involved in the events surrounding your trafficker?
Ke'Erica explains the dynamics of the night, her role within the trafficking situation, and how the ensuing robbery and violence led to the death, emphasizing how she felt legally culpable despite not intending harm.
Introducing - Undisclosed: TJ Weekly - Jason Flom
Q: Jason, you were involved in innocence work well before, I think, this country and most people understood the concept of innocence and how it operates. And after Serial, did that change your approach to storytelling through podcasts and media?
The Serial phenomenon helped amplify the importance of storytelling, but my approach remained grounded in presenting cases with depth and accuracy, which then expanded into broader bio and case studies through Lava for Good and related shows.

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The series centers on wrongful convictions, exonerations, and the path to reform, blending first-person survivor stories with legal analysis and investigative journalism. Conversations span case specifics, eyewitness issues, prosecutorial practices, and the role of media and advocacy in driving policy change. Across episodes, guests range from exonerees and their families to legal scholars, investigative reporters, and reform activists, with cross-media projects and ongoing efforts to improve justice outcomes and support exonerees highlighted as noteworthy strengths.

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2. Earwitness
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Recent guests on Wrongful Conviction include:

1. Carl Miller
2. Brian Pippitt
3. Jim Cousins
4. Pierre Rushing
5. Marvin Liu
6. Lauren Richardson
7. Anthony Apanovitch
8. Daniel Holtzclaw

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