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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.
Eyewitness Misidentification
Death Penalty
Elmer Daniels
Innocence Network
Justice System
Frank Williams
Eyewitness Testimony
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Detroit
Systemic Injustice
Fire Investigation
Fabian Santiago
Odelia Quewezance

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 1999, an 18-year-old bartender named Bobby Gumpright told a lie that sent an innocent man, Jermaine Hudson, to prison for 22 years. Burden of Guilt explores the harsh realities of Jim Crow-era Louisiana in 1898 that helped seal Hudson’s fate—and t... more

Rodney Roberts was arrested in 1996 in Newark, NJ, after an altercation with a friend. After several days in custody, he found himself charged with the kidnapping and rape of a 17-year-old girl. His court appointed attorney advised him to plead guilt... more

In 1998, Vanessa Gathers was wrongfully convicted of robbing and beating 71-year-old Michael Shaw to death. There was no physical evidence linking Vanessa to the crime, and her conviction was based on a false confession extracted from her by notoriou... more

Ryan Ferguson was a 17-year-old high school student when Kent Heitholt, a sportswriter for the Columbia Daily Tribune, was found beaten and strangled in Missouri. Heitholt's murder went unsolved for two years until police received a tip that a man na... 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
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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

Lauren Bright Pacheco
Co-host of Wrongful Conviction, Emmy Award-winning writer and producer.
Maggie Freleng
Host and producer, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist.
Jason Flom
Host, criminal justice reform advocate, and founding board member of the Innocence Project.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 7.1k ratings
  • 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
    Australia3 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 States3 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
  • Too many ads

    To many ads

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    nsu_21
    United States5 months ago
  • The Justice System is Sad

    After listening to this podcast for years, it seems the justice system and the people in control of it is worried more about procedures that actual innocence.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @boyerboytalks
    United States5 months ago

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Listeners praise the podcast for shedding light on the plight of the wrongfully convicted, often noting the emotional depth of personal stories shared.
Some critiques center around the perceived bias in presenting cases, whereas the overall reception acknowledges the importance of the work done to support exonerees and improve the justice system.
The commitment to advocacy and legal reform is highly appreciated, with many expressing gratitude for raising awareness about systemic injustices.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#249
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#138
Norway/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#212
Israel/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#248
South Africa/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#560 Jason Flom with Vanessa Gathers
Q: How did it feel when you finally got your life back?
It felt great, and I was able to finally put this behind me. It was a relief to live without the wrongful conviction on my record.
#560 Jason Flom with Vanessa Gathers
Q: What was your life like before this incident happened?
I was finding my way, doing different jobs, and I was working in Manhattan.
#561 Jason Flom with Rodney Roberts
Q: Was there any particular person that gave you hope, that gave you strength?
Yeah, my mother has always been my rock and moral compass. I told her in the courtroom that I would not let this destroy me, and her support kept me going.
#561 Jason Flom with Rodney Roberts
Q: What was the worst and the best experience you had during your 17 years locked up in the miserable conditions that you were in?
The worst experience was being placed in a position to have to plead guilty to a crime I didn't commit, along with being civilly committed in a facility where the stigma was harbored and have to live under the stigma of an environment.
#556 Jason Flom with Franky Carrillo
Q: What was your life like after being released?
Carrillo found joy in new opportunities, like attending university, and engaged in activism to help reform the justice system.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wrongful Conviction

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

Focusing on the harrowing realities of wrongful convictions, episodes feature candid discussions with individuals who have suffered from miscarriages of justice. Themes by the hosts explore the intricacies of the legal system, revealing personal stories of resilience from both exonerees and those still fighting for their freedom. With contributions from legal experts, the narrative emphasizes systemic failures such as coerced confessions, eyewitness misidentifications, and prosecutorial misconduct. This series not only illuminates the injustices within the criminal justice system but also celebrates the triumphs of those who've managed to reclaim their lives after years behind bars, creating a compelling space for dialogue around advocacy a... more

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Recent guests on Wrongful Conviction include:

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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