Wrongfully yours podcast
What we're about
Dear Listeners,
The effects of wrongful convictions are far reaching; they touch us all.
With the help of this podcast, I set out to talk about wrongful convictions with the people who have been touched by them. Sometimes this is an exoneree, and sometimes this is someone working in the field, and sometimes it's just someone with an interest and a passion, but regardless of their role, they each bring a different perspective to help us appreciate the magnitude of the problem.
I invite you to join me for each episode as I continue my conversations with those whose lives have been impacted by a wrongful conviction.
Until the next time, I remain, Wrongfully Yours.
podcast guests -season 2
John Edwards of The Ohio 4 - Episodes 17 & 18
Coming January 20: Dr. Akua Jackson - Episode 19
Coming January 20: Dr. Akua Jackson - Episode 19
In this powerful and deeply unsettling episode, Kelly speaks with John Edwards who has spent more than 32 years incarcerated for a double homicide he maintains he did not commit despite no physical evidence linking him to the murders. Throughout the conversation, he recounts how he and several associates were targeted by Ohio law enforcement in the late 1980s and early 1990s after becoming visible in the local drug trade.
This conversation exposes the devastating human cost of informant-driven prosecutions, prosecutorial misconduct, and the nearly impossible road from conviction to exoneration.
Coming January 20: Dr. Akua Jackson - Episode 19
Coming January 20: Dr. Akua Jackson - Episode 19
Coming January 20: Dr. Akua Jackson - Episode 19
In this conversation, Kelly and Dr. Akua Jackson discuss the complexities of wrongful convictions, particularly focusing on the Ohio Four case. Dr. Jackson shares her personal journey into the world of wrongful convictions, influenced by her brother's own wrongful conviction. They explore the emotional and societal impacts of wrongful convictions, the challenges faced in proving innocence, and the political dynamics within the justice system. The conversation emphasizes the importance of public advocacy and pressure to seek justice for those wrongfully convicted.
Coming February 3: Jia Rizvi - Episode 20
Coming January 20: Dr. Akua Jackson - Episode 19
Coming February 3: Jia Rizvi - Episode 20
In these conversations, Kelly speaks with award winning film maker, Jia Rizvi about her journey into the world of wrongful convictions and advocacy. Jia shares her personal experiences that led her to become an advocate for those wrongfully convicted, including her work on Jeffrey Deskovic's case and the impact of her documentary work. Jia talks about the importance of storytelling in creating empathy and understanding around this critical issue, and she reminds us of the importance of authenticity in telling the stories of exonerees.