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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
Ohio
Gang Violence

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 1990, Jens Söering was convicted of murdering his then-girlfriend Elizabeth Haysom’s parents, Derek and Nancy Haysom, in their Bedford County, Virginia home. Jens, who says he falsely confessed to protect Elizabeth, served more than 33 years in pr... more

On April 5th, 1990, Bernhardt and Cora Hartig, both 81, were shot to death in their Atwater, OH home with a .25 caliber gun. Miles away, 18-year-old Tyrone Noling was involved in two non-violent robberies – in one, he stole a .25 caliber gun and in t... more

This episode is re-released in loving memory of Jason Strong.

Rest in Peace and PowerJason Lee StrongAugust 3, 1975 – August 8, 2026

In December 1999, the body of an unidentified young woman was found beaten to death in a forest preserve near Nor... more

One evening in March, 2003, a fire broke out in Deborah Nicholls' Colorado Springs, CO home, killing her three children. Her husband suffered significant burns, but escaped. After a 2-year investigation, it was determined that the fire was not accide... more

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Recent Guests

Chip Harding
Sheriff of Albemarle County, law enforcement figure
Albemarle County Sheriff's Office
Episode: #590 Jason Flom with Jens Soering
Jens Soering
Subject of the case, long-time advocate for exoneration
German national, wrongful conviction case
Episode: #590 Jason Flom with Jens Soering
Tyrone Noling
Innocent man on death row, subject of the case discussed
Incarcerated in Ohio
Episode: #589 Jason Flom with Tyrone Noling
Jason Strong
Exoneree who spent 15.5 years in Illinois state custody
Wrongful Conviction Episode Guest
Episode: #588 In Memory of Jason Strong | Jason Flom with Jason Strong
Deborah Nicholls
Survivor of a deadly house fire and wrongfully convicted mother
Formerly incarcerated for arson murders
Episode: #587 Maggie Freleng with Deborah Nicholls
Deborah Miller
Ronnie's sister
Family member
Episode: #586 Jason Flom with Ronnie Miller
Keith LaMar
Death row inmate, artist, author, and subject of the Lucasville case
Lucasville Prison, Ohio
Episode: #585 Jason Flom with Keith LaMar
Tysheem Crocker
Incarcerated individual and case subject
Pennsylvania case (post-conviction)
Episode: #584 Jason Flom with Tysheem Crocker
Carl Miller
Man who was wrongfully convicted in the Crown Heights rabbi murder case and later exonerated
Episode: #583 Jason Flom with Carl Miller

Hosts

Jason Flom
Host with Lava for Good / Wrongful Conviction; founding Innocence Project board member; long-time advocate and interviewer.
Maggie Freleng
Co-host and Pulitzer prize-winning podcast host and producer.
Lauren Bright Pacheco
Co-host; Emmy Award-winning writer, producer and podcast host.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 7.1k ratings
  • Jason Flom: Justice warrior!

    Listening from Australia. Found this podcast in 2026 from a recommendation from Bob Ruff (Truth and Justice) What an eye opener and a disturbing deep dive into the American justice system which is so obviously flawed. Thank goodness there are people like Jason and the Innocence Project to come to the rescue. The cases are fascinating and often tear-inducing, sending the listener on quite the rollercoaster ride. Brilliant podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tuscan3
    Australia2 months ago
  • 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 States3 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 States5 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 States6 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 States7 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The host delivers compassionate, thorough interviews that illuminate injustices and reform needs.
Listeners praise emotional storytelling and rigorous case analysis; some critique episode pacing or bias.
Guests are credible, with strong legal and investigative backgrounds; production quality is high.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#61
United Arab Emirates/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#123
Chile/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#201
Singapore/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#229
Israel/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#589 Jason Flom with Tyrone Noling
Q: What role did the Ohio Innocence Project play in your case?
The Ohio Innocence Project, led by Brian Howe, took on Tyrone's case in 2006, pursued DNA testing of various items, and fought for access to state files under Rule 42 to reveal concealed leads and objects that could prove innocence.
#589 Jason Flom with Tyrone Noling
Q: So Tyrone, what happened during the trial and the initial investigation that set this in motion?
Tyrone explains how late-1980s/early-1990s burglaries connected him to the Hartig murders, that false statements from friends were gathered under coercive pressure, and that the core evidence against him never matched; later witnesses recanted, exposing the prosecutorial and investigative missteps.
#585 Jason Flom with Keith LaMar
Q: What is the core claim Keith and his team are making about the trial and witnesses?
They argue that the trial was unfair due to withheld exculpatory statements, altered witness testimonies, and Brady violations that prevented a proper defense and improperly implicated Keith.
#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.
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Yes, sir, it felt like a watershed moment in terms of the complexity, severity, and public attention surrounding the case.

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Listeners are drawn to deep-dive true-crime and justice reform stories, often focusing on wrongful convictions, legal process, and post-conviction advocacy. Episodes combine first-person accounts from exonerees or case subjects with insights from attorneys, investigators, and scholars, offering a balanced look at systemic failures and pathways to reform. The show stands out for high-empathy storytelling, rigorous legal context, and ongoing coverage of notable exonerations, making it valuable for professionals seeking case studies in due process, investigative journalism, and nonprofit impact in the justice space.

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Recent guests on Wrongful Conviction include:

1. Chip Harding
2. Jens Soering
3. Tyrone Noling
4. Jason Strong
5. Deborah Nicholls
6. Deborah Miller
7. Keith LaMar
8. Tysheem Crocker

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