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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
Justice System
Innocence Network
Frank Williams
Eyewitness Testimony
Qatar
Systemic Injustice
Detroit
Fire Investigation
Fabian Santiago
Canadian Indigenous Peoples

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 n... more

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On September 19, 1988, drug dealer Richard Valdez and his pregnant girlfriend Sharon Condon were shot in their house near Scottsbluff, NE. Police quickly focused on Jeff Boppre based on a purported “dying declaration” that Valdez, after being shot mu... more

On December 5th, 1984, the naked body of Theresa Fusco was pulled out of a wooded area in Lynbrook, NY - the 3rd in a string of recent disappearances, putting pressure on police to find the monster among them. The medical examiner determined that a r... more

On October 15, 2015, Quortney Tolliver was attacked with a hammer in her home in Ravenna Township, OH. She woke up from a medically induced coma weeks later with absolutely no recollection of the incident. Nevertheless, Portage County detectives pres... more

On May 21, 1988, about 5:00 a.m., the victim, after an argument with her boyfriend, left his parked car and walked alone toward her home in St. Louis, MO. Shortly thereafter, three males pulled their car alongside her, jumped out of the car, grabbed ... more

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Recent Guests

John Restivo
Wrongfully convicted man who served 19 years for a crime he did not commit.
Episode: #547 Jason Flom with John Restivo
Nina Morrison
Senior staff attorney at the Innocence Project who worked on Restivo's case.
Innocence Project
Episode: #547 Jason Flom with John Restivo
David Smith
Survivor of wrongful conviction
Episode: #546 Jason Flom with David Smith
Kim Corral
Attorney helping David Smith in his case
Episode: #546 Jason Flom with David Smith
Nicholas Allen
Survivor of wrongful conviction and author
Episode: #542 Jason Flom with Nicholas Allen
Miranda Hellman
Attorney from the Kentucky Innocence Project
Kentucky Innocence Project
Episode: #541 Guest Host Maggie Freleng with Quincy Cross
Quincy Cross
A man wrongfully convicted of murder
Episode: #541 Guest Host Maggie Freleng with Quincy Cross
Claudia Mendoeda
Investigative journalism master's student
Episode: #538 Jason Flom with Kendrick Gillum
Johnny Berry
A man wrongfully convicted of murder, exonerated after 25 years in prison.
Episode: #537 Jason Flom with Johnny Berry

Hosts

Maggie Freleng
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and producer, and host of the show.
Jason Flom
Host and advocate for criminal justice reform, with deep ties to the Innocence Project.
Ben Bowlin

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 7.1k ratings
  • 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 Zealanda month ago
  • Too many ads

    To many ads

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    nsu_21
    United Statesa month 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 States2 months ago
  • Must hear and support

    What this team has done and continues to do is so inspiring. Once I was able to get my children through school I decided to take their advice as well as that of others and quit talking about what I could’ve done and do it, I am now a near 2nd-year law student with intentions on starting a clinic to offer free or low-cost representation to those that unable to retain it. Under or misrepresentation has led to too many people’s lives and the lives of their loved ones being negatively impacted causi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Injustice Survivor
    United States5 months ago
  • So glad you are here

    It is wonderful what you are doing for these poor people. Most episodes have me in tears. The cruelty of false conviction! Could you look at Scott Felater’s case?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CrackedChelle33
    Australia6 months ago

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Listeners find the podcast both compelling and heart-wrenching, highlighting the emotional impact of wrongful convictions.
Some critiques address perceived biases in case presentations, yet overall feedback remains overwhelmingly positive, indicating strong listener engagement.
Many express appreciation for the important work being done to expose systemic injustices, and commend the storytelling quality.

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Apple Podcasts
#249
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#238
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#200
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#547 Jason Flom with John Restivo
Q: Would you agree that wrongful conviction can happen to anyone?
Most definitely. You could be minding your business one day and find yourself surrounded by cops.
#541 Guest Host Maggie Freleng with Quincy Cross
Q: Didn't you have an alibi for the time she was killed?
Yeah, I did. My lawyer never used it. I was on Chris Drive. I never left Chris Drive that night.
#541 Guest Host Maggie Freleng with Quincy Cross
Q: What do you mean by spiral?
I got off into drugs, basically. Got off into drugs, using the man selling them. I was doing both.
#541 Guest Host Maggie Freleng with Quincy Cross
Q: Quincy, how do you feel about telling everyone your story today?
It's a lot of things that I've been holding in for a long time.
#540 Jason Flom with Joe Berlinger on the West Memphis 3
Q: What would you tell people that are listening now that want to get involved?
Awareness is helpful. Little actions add up to a lot; regular people can make a tremendous impact.

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Focusing on the narratives of individuals wrongfully convicted, this podcast presents powerful, personal accounts of those who have spent years behind bars for crimes they did not commit. Each episode features intimate discussions with exonerees, legal experts, and advocates who bring attention to the systemic flaws within the justice system. Notably, the show captures the emotional weight of wrongful convictions while highlighting the resilience of individuals fighting for justice and reform. With insights from experienced attorneys and investigative journalists, the content thoroughly explores the complexities of each case, amplifying the voices of the affected and the urgent call for change within legal frameworks.

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Recent guests on Wrongful Conviction include:

1. John Restivo
2. Nina Morrison
3. David Smith
4. Kim Corral
5. Nicholas Allen
6. Miranda Hellman
7. Quincy Cross
8. Claudia Mendoeda

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