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False Hope and Disappointment in the Criminal Justice System
07:30 - 13:10 (05:39)
In this episode, JJ discusses his experience in the criminal justice system, including being wrongfully convicted and the disappointment of false hope while waiting for an appeal. Despite evidence that could have helped his case not being disclosed in court, JJ's appeal was ultimately denied.
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After 18 years, Mr. Velasquez is finally a witness to justice at the New York County courthouse for the killing of Al Ward.
07:30 - 09:53 (02:22)
Summary
After 18 years, Mr. Velasquez is finally a witness to justice at the New York County courthouse for the killing of Al Ward. Despite the resolution of this case, one of the innocent men convicted of killing the bouncer at the Palladium nightclub was retried by the district attorney's office.
ChapterFalse Hope and Disappointment in the Criminal Justice System
EpisodeThe Call
PodcastLetters from Sing Sing
The author narrates the story of a defendant who sat in prison with hope of walking out with a suit.
09:53 - 13:10 (03:16)
Summary
The author narrates the story of a defendant who sat in prison with hope of walking out with a suit. The defendant was accused of murder, and although a police report was withheld, the judge ruled that the information in it would not have led to a different verdict.