Episode
Integrity
45:29
Published: Mon Mar 13 2023
Description
It’s been eight months since Dan’s investigation into JJ’s case aired on Dateline. When he visits JJ at Sing Sing, JJ is frustrated—he thought he’d be out by now. But the Manhattan DA is looking into his case. In 2010, Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance created a conviction integrity unit focused on investigating claims of innocence. Bob Gottlieb and Celia Gordon, JJ’s lawyers, are confident that this unit will determine that he was wrongfully convicted.Meanwhile, Bob and Celia hear from a woman who claims she and a friend know Mustafa: the NYPD’s “primary target” for the murder of Al Ward. Dan follows up on this lead and travels to Seattle, where he interviews both women. They tell him their friend Mustafa confessed to killing Al Ward. Dan tracks down this Mustafa, and in a tense interview, tries to determine whether this man is the real killer.
Chapters
Exoneree J.J. talks about his emotions after watching a news segment that helped bring attention to his wrongful conviction, receiving support from viewers, and the hope it brought him.
00:00 - 01:04 (01:04)
Summary
Exoneree J.J. talks about his emotions after watching a news segment that helped bring attention to his wrongful conviction, receiving support from viewers, and the hope it brought him.
EpisodeIntegrity
PodcastLetters from Sing Sing
This episode discusses the creation of Manhattan's conviction integrity unit in 2010, which began looking into cases like J.
01:04 - 05:58 (04:54)
Summary
This episode discusses the creation of Manhattan's conviction integrity unit in 2010, which began looking into cases like J. J.'s in 2011 and aided in the overturning of a wrongful conviction.
EpisodeIntegrity
PodcastLetters from Sing Sing
The speaker reflects on their day-to-day life during a past time period, including going to school in the morning, spending time with family, and occasionally going out.
05:58 - 08:53 (02:54)
Summary
The speaker reflects on their day-to-day life during a past time period, including going to school in the morning, spending time with family, and occasionally going out.
EpisodeIntegrity
PodcastLetters from Sing Sing
An individual claims to have important information about the John Adrian Velasquez case, revealing that a man named Mustafa had admitted to committing the crime that Velasquez was convicted for.
08:53 - 13:28 (04:35)
Summary
An individual claims to have important information about the John Adrian Velasquez case, revealing that a man named Mustafa had admitted to committing the crime that Velasquez was convicted for.
EpisodeIntegrity
PodcastLetters from Sing Sing
A witness in a legal case was interrogated for hours to test their believability, which they began to suspect was not being accepted by the DA's office.
13:28 - 19:09 (05:41)
Summary
A witness in a legal case was interrogated for hours to test their believability, which they began to suspect was not being accepted by the DA's office. Despite being flown out to New York for an interview, the witness felt the interrogators lacked trust in their story.
EpisodeIntegrity
PodcastLetters from Sing Sing
The act of constantly looking for flaws in other people's arguments and potential witnesses can hinder finding the truth.
19:10 - 24:22 (05:12)
Summary
The act of constantly looking for flaws in other people's arguments and potential witnesses can hinder finding the truth.
EpisodeIntegrity
PodcastLetters from Sing Sing
The host recounts a strange encounter with two witnesses who claim to have contacted a lawyer to help someone named JJ, whom they had never met before.
24:22 - 27:55 (03:33)
Summary
The host recounts a strange encounter with two witnesses who claim to have contacted a lawyer to help someone named JJ, whom they had never met before.
EpisodeIntegrity
PodcastLetters from Sing Sing
The speaker expresses confusion and uncertainty about the identity and involvement of Mustafa in a shooting that took place in New York.
27:56 - 30:30 (02:34)
Summary
The speaker expresses confusion and uncertainty about the identity and involvement of Mustafa in a shooting that took place in New York. The speaker describes the physical appearance of a potential suspect.
EpisodeIntegrity
PodcastLetters from Sing Sing
The convicted, Mr. Velasquez, has been imprisoned for a crime he did not commit.
30:30 - 33:58 (03:27)
Summary
The convicted, Mr. Velasquez, has been imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. There was substantial evidence to support his alibi but was not presented during the trial leading to his wrongful conviction.
EpisodeIntegrity
PodcastLetters from Sing Sing
The Conviction Integrity Unit of a District Attorney's office was criticized for being a waste of time in the reinvestigation of a murder conviction, leading to allegations of the wrong men being convicted.
33:58 - 40:41 (06:42)
Summary
The Conviction Integrity Unit of a District Attorney's office was criticized for being a waste of time in the reinvestigation of a murder conviction, leading to allegations of the wrong men being convicted. The lead attorney claims to have quit in protest against the way the office handled his investigation.
EpisodeIntegrity
PodcastLetters from Sing Sing
This transcript highlights the story of a wrongfully convicted man fighting for his innocence and justice.
40:41 - 45:18 (04:37)
Summary
This transcript highlights the story of a wrongfully convicted man fighting for his innocence and justice. Despite new evidence suggesting his innocence, the justice system failed him and he spent half his life in prison.