In one of his most memorable classic episodes, Josh Mankiewicz tells the story Eric Glisson, who was wrongly convicted of the 1995 murder of a Bronx cab driver. From behind bars, and with the help of those who believed in him, he was able to prove his innocence after serving 18 years of his life in jail for a crime he didn't commit. Eric opens up to Dateline about his life after his release.
In this episode, host Josh Mankiewicz dives into the story of a young man who followed the advice of not testifying in his own defense and later regretted it, resulting in a perversion of justice. However, justice was restored thanks to people doing the right thing again and again.
A story of an unlikely friendship between a nun and a convicted killer that led to a journey that shook the faith of those involved, including the law officials. The relationship between them has transformed many lives, including the nun's, who has been helping prisoners for years.
The investigation of the Denise Raymond murder led to charges against Eric Smith for an unrelated cab driver murder, but there was initially no physical evidence linking him to the crime.
Attorney Cross fights for Eric Gleason and 5 other convicts, known as the Bronx Six, to receive a fair trial and prove their actual innocence.
A man named Eric Glyson wrote a letter to the U.S. attorney proclaiming his innocence and detailing the information he found out about the Sex Money Murder Gang, leading to a sworn affidavit and the exoneration of Glyson and others accused in a cab driver's shooting.
A lawyer offers to advance a case toward justice for a wrongfully convicted client by advising a potential adversary to concede. The client has spent 17 years in jail for a crime he did not commit.
Assistant District Attorney Nicole Keary believes there may have been an injustice in the murder case of Fisher so Glisson and Watkins are being released with electronic monitoring bracelets as the DA's office continues to investigate.
After serving 18 years for a crime he didn't commit, Eric Glisson is freed after a federal investigation finds that two NYPD detectives had falsified evidence in his case as well as in five others. However, the NYPD and Bronx DA's office declined to comment due to ongoing civil suits.
After being released from prison, Eric spends quality time with his daughter, but feels the lingering effects of their separation.