Justice Impacted with Kristine Bunch

Kristine Bunch

Join exoneree Kristine Bunch every other Friday to hear incredible, infuriating, and sometimes heartbreaking, stories of those who became tangled up in an unjust criminal system - often with dire consequences. Featuring people who have been mired in a failed, broken system, as well as people who are working hard to fix it. read less
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EP14: Advocating for your Loved One in Prison - Jamie Sell
Mar 24 2023
EP14: Advocating for your Loved One in Prison - Jamie Sell
When her son was sentenced to decades in prison, Jamie found herself in a crash course in the justice system. Packed with tips, tricks and info, this ep is perfect for anyone who finds themselves at a loss on how to help their locked up loved one.About Jamie...Jamie Sell…In 2018, Jamie’s son, Austin Burke, was convicted and sentenced to over 50 years in prison. After the initial shock of the conviction, Jamie hit the ground running on a quest to prove Austin’s innocence. During the past 5 years, she has taught herself to navigate the state prison and legal systems. Jamie has organized rallies and events to advocate for not only her son, but criminal justice reform in Ohio as a whole. She grew up in the foster care system and found her forever foster mother when she was 16. As a young adult, Jamie worked as a machinist and computer technician until she settled down in nursing. Early in her career, she worked at a prison infirmary as well as a local jail. After her son was convicted in 2018, Jamie began training in ICU and worked as a travel nurse during Covid to make extra money to support her son’s legal defense efforts. In 2022, Jamie was elected as a Precinct Central Committeewoman in Mahoning County. She is a certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner and currently works as an ER nurse.Connect with Jamie...Jamie's Facebook PageJustice 4 Austin T. Burke WebsiteAustin's Facebook Support PageCredits:Host: Kristine Bunch, Indiana exoneree and Outreach Coordinator for Interrogating Justice and How to JusticeProducer: Tammy Alexander, creator and co-host of the Snow Files PodcastAnnouncer: Eric Brenner, actor and voice over artistHow to Justice is a non-profit group that seeks to raise up justice-impacted people. Its goal? Provide easy-to-read answers to your questions about your rights before, during and after prison.Interrogating Justice is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank. Our team of attorneys, advocates and allies take on some of the biggest legal, social and ethical justice-reform issues today. Our goal is simple: help shed light on the obstacles preventing our justice system from being just.Donate: We have the largest database of resources for justice impacted people in the United States. Your donation will help us continue to educate justice-impacted individuals about the law and how to protect the rights that they are entitled to under it. It will pay for writers, fact checkers, and Spanish translators as well as outreach efforts. Any amount will help.
EP13: From Tribulation to Triumph - Jeff Grant, Esq.
Mar 10 2023
EP13: From Tribulation to Triumph - Jeff Grant, Esq.
Jeff lost his wife, house, law practice, law license and even his freedom when he hit rock bottom after more than a decade of prescription opioid addiction. But his road to recovery led to a path filled with redemption and a future he could never have imagined.About Jeff...Jeffrey D. Grant, Esq…After an addiction to prescription opioids and serving almost 14 months in Federal prison (2006 – 07) for a white collar crime he committed in 2001 when he was a lawyer, Jeff Grant started his own reentry. He earned a Master of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York, majoring in Social Ethics. After graduating, Jeff was called to serve at an inner city church in Bridgeport, CT as Associate Minister and Director of Prison Ministries. He then co-founded Progressive Prison Ministries, Inc. (Greenwich, CT), the world’s first ministry devoted to serving people prosecuted for white collar crimes and their families. In May 2021, Jeff’s law license was reinstated by the NY Supreme Court. In August 2022, Jeff celebrated 20 years of continuous sobriety. Connect with Jeff...Grant Law Firm: Specializing in white collar crime prosecutions. Email | 212.859.3512White Collar Support Group: The world's first support group devoted to those navigating the white-collar criminal justice system. EmailLife After White Collar Crime - as featured in the New YorkerThe Criminal Insider Podcast: with Babz Rawls Ivy and Jeff Grant is broadcast live at 9am ET on the first and third Friday of each month.Credits:Host: Kristine Bunch, Indiana exoneree and Outreach Coordinator for Interrogating Justice and How to JusticeProducer: Tammy Alexander, creator and co-host of the Snow Files PodcastAnnouncer: Eric Brenner, actor and voice over artistHow to Justice is a non-profit group that seeks to raise up justice-impacted people. Its goal? Provide easy-to-read answers to your questions about your rights before, during and after prison.Interrogating Justice is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank. Our team of attorneys, advocates and allies take on some of the biggest legal, social and ethical justice-reform issues today. Our goal is simple: help shed light on the obstacles preventing our justice system from being just.Donate: We have the largest database of resources for justice impacted people in the United States. Your donation will help us continue to educate justice-impacted individuals about the law and how to protect the rights that they are entitled to under it. It will pay for writers, fact checkers, and Spanish translators as well as outreach efforts. Any amount...
EP12 Part 2: Kristine Bunch - On Her Own Terms
Feb 24 2023
EP12 Part 2: Kristine Bunch - On Her Own Terms
Pregnant, 22, and labeled a “baby killer,” Kristine was still reeling from the death of her son as she headed to prison to begin her 60-year sentence. In Part 2, Kristine walks us through how she overcame insurmountable odds as she fought for and gained her freedom.About Kristine...Kristine Bunch spent more than 17 years behind bars after she was arrested and charged with setting a fire that claimed the life of her three-year-old son, Anthony. Although a defense expert testified that the fire was accidental, two experts for the prosecution testified that an accelerant was used and therefore the fire was arson. Jurors believed the prosecution witnesses and found Kristine, then 22 and pregnant, guilty of murder and arson. She was sentenced to concurrent prison terms of 60 years for murder and 50 years for arson. 17 years later Kristine walked out of prison, and in 2012, the prosecution dropped all charges against her. During her incarceration, Kristine earned degrees in English and Anthropology. Kristine is now the Outreach Coordinator for Interrogating Justice and How to Justice, and the host of the Justice Impacted podcast. Connect with Kristine...FacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestHow to JusticeInterrogating JusticeJustice Impacted PodcastAbout Richard...Richard McDonald is the Director of Corporate Development for Global Arena, specializing in US based Mergers & Acquisitions. Richard has a background in Human Resources, Corporate Development, and is currently writing his first book Unshackled: Breaking the Chains of Addiction, Abuse, and Anger which is scheduled to be released in April 2023, which is the five year anniversary of Richard’s freedom from the chains of Oxycontin. Richard holds master’s degrees in human resources and finance from Colorado Technical University. Prior to going to prison, Richard was a Human Resources Director for a global manufacturing company. Richard spent over a year and a half in custody of the BOP. Since being released, he has worked as a writer and news liaison at Interrogating Justice and now serves on the Board of Directors for Interrogating Justice and How to Justice. Richard wrote a series of articles entitled “I’ve been in your shoes” (linked below). Connect with Richard...I've Been in Your Shoes SeriesLinkedInEmail RichardCredits:Host: Kristine Bunch, Indiana exoneree and Outreach Coordinator for Interrogating Justice and How to JusticeProducer: Tammy Alexander, creator and co-host of the
EP11 Part 1: Kristine Bunch - On Her Own Terms
Feb 10 2023
EP11 Part 1: Kristine Bunch - On Her Own Terms
Wrongly convicted of murdering her son, Justice Impacted host, Kristine Bunch, tells the chilling story of her harrowing 17-year fight for freedom. In Part 1, Guest Host Richard McDonald explores events leading up to Kristine’s wrongful conviction.About Kristine... Connect with Kristine...FacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestHow to JusticeInterrogating JusticeJustice Impacted PodcastAbout Richard... Connect with Richard...I've Been in Your Shoes SeriesLinkedInEmail RichardCredits:Host: Kristine Bunch, Indiana exoneree and Outreach Coordinator for Interrogating Justice and How to JusticeProducer: Tammy Alexander, creator and co-host of the Snow Files PodcastAnnouncer: Eric Brenner, actor and voice over artistHow to Justice is a non-profit group that seeks to raise up justice-impacted people. Its goal? Provide easy-to-read answers to your questions about your rights before, during and after prison.Interrogating Justice is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank. Our team of attorneys, advocates and allies take on some of the biggest legal, social and ethical justice-reform issues today. Our goal is simple: help shed light on the obstacles preventing our justice system from being just.Donate: We have the largest database of resources for justice impacted people in the United States. Your donation will help us continue to educate justice-impacted individuals about the law and how to protect the rights that they are entitled to under it. It will pay for writers, fact checkers, and Spanish translators as well as outreach efforts. Any amount will help.
Holidays in Prison
Nov 29 2022
Holidays in Prison
What are holidays like in prison for your loved one? Exoneree Ken Nixon shares his thoughts on what was important to him during the holidays when he was in prison and Tammy Alexander shares what she's done for her loved one, Jamie Snow, incarcerated in Stateville prison in Illinois. All of us at Interrogating Justice and How to Justice are thinking of our incarcerated loved ones and their families. Leave a comment to let us know what you do for your incarcerated loved one during the holidays.Credits:Host: Kristine Bunch, Indiana exoneree and Outreach Coordinator for Interrogating Justice and How to JusticeProducer: Tammy Alexander, creator and co-host of the Snow Files PodcastAnnouncer: Eric Brenner, actor and voice over artistHow to Justice is a non-profit group that seeks to raise up justice-impacted people. Its goal? Provide easy-to-read answers to your questions about your rights before, during and after prison.Interrogating Justice is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank. Our team of attorneys, advocates and allies take on some of the biggest legal, social and ethical justice-reform issues today. Our goal is simple: help shed light on the obstacles preventing our justice system from being just.Donate: We have the largest database of resources for justice impacted people in the United States. Your donation will help us continue to educate justice-impacted individuals about the law and how to protect the rights that they are entitled to under it. It will pay for writers, fact checkers, and Spanish translators as well as outreach efforts. Any amount will help.
EP10: Groundbreaking Wrongful Conviction Training for Cops
Nov 4 2022
EP10: Groundbreaking Wrongful Conviction Training for Cops
Official misconduct is the second leading cause of wrongful convictions. But an innovative collaboration between the University of Illinois Police Training Institute (PTI) and the Illinois Innocence Project (IIP) aims to change that with this groundbreaking police cadet training program.  Join Kristine and special guests Dr. Mike Schlosser, PTI Director, and Dr. Gwen Jordan, former UIS Innocence Project Attorney to learn more about how police training can prevent wrongful convictions.About Mike...Mike Schlosser, Ph.D is Director of the Police Training Institute (PTI) at the University of Illinois. He holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Governor’s State University, a Master’s Degree in Legal Studies from the University of Illinois-Springfield, and a Doctorate in Education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He retired as a Lieutenant from the Rantoul Illinois Police Department and has worked for PTI since 1998 and has been a full-time instructor since his retirement from policing. Mike is credited for groundbreaking efforts toward police reform through implementation of innovative curricula for improving police practices including courses on policing in diverse communities such as multiracial and LGBTQ, police officer wellness, understanding sexual assault victims, wrongful conviction awareness, de-escalation techniques, and arrest tactics. Connect with Mike...University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Police Training Institute About Gwen...Gwen Jordan, J.D., Ph.D., retired in May 2022 after more than 35 years serving as an attorney and a professor in the fields of Justice and Legal Studies. After beginning her career as a Deputy District Attorney in Colorado and witnessing many injustices within our criminal justice system, Jordan dedicated her career to changing the system. Jordan focused much of her work on wrongful convictions and the Innocence Movement: getting innocent individuals out of prison and exonerated, fighting for policy reforms, and spearheading education initiatives for the general public, lawyers, activists, law enforcement officers, and students. Most recently, Gwen served as Associate Professor and Chair of the Justice and Legal Studies Department at Bay Path University (Longmeadow, Massachusetts), where she taught courses in law and justice, including courses on wrongful convictions, Prior to joining Bay Path University, Gwen served as a staff attorney with the Illinois Innocence Project (IIP). Credits...Credits:Host: Kristine Bunch, Indiana exoneree and Outreach Coordinator for Interrogating Justice and How to JusticeProducer: Tammy Alexander, creator and co-host of the Snow Files PodcastAnnouncer: Eric Brenner, actor and voice over artistHow to Justice is a non-profit group that seeks to raise up justice-impacted people. Its goal? Provide easy-to-read answers to your questions about your...
EP9: Jeffrey Deskovic's Fight for Justice
Oct 21 2022
EP9: Jeffrey Deskovic's Fight for Justice
Lawyer, public speaker, journalist, and philanthropist - Jeffrey Deskovic spent 16 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. Tune in to learn about Jeffrey’s fight for justice and the Deskovic Foundation, including useful tips about submitting a case to innocence organizations.About Jeffrey...Jeffrey Deskovic was wrongfully convicted of the murder and rape of a classmate at the age of 17 and spent half his life in prison for a crime he did not commit. He was exonerated 16 years later based on DNA evidence. After experiencing first hand how broken our criminal justice system is, he emerged determined to prevent what happened to him from happening to others and helping those who have already been wrongfully convicted. To support his efforts, he founded The Deskovic Foundation to exonerate the wrongfully convicted, participates in speaking engagements and media interviews, meets with elected officials, and shares knowledge with law enforcement, judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys. Jeffrey is an advocate for justice, compassion, and the power of personal perseverance. Connect with Jeffrey...Jeffrey Deskovic WebsiteDeskovic Foundation WebsiteLinkedInFacebookCredits:Host: Kristine Bunch, Indiana exoneree and Outreach Coordinator for Interrogating Justice and How to JusticeProducer: Tammy Alexander, creator and co-host of the Snow Files PodcastAnnouncer: Eric Brenner, actor and voice over artistHow to Justice is a non-profit group that seeks to raise up justice-impacted people. Its goal? Provide easy-to-read answers to your questions about your rights before, during and after prison.Interrogating Justice is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank. Our team of attorneys, advocates and allies take on some of the biggest legal, social and ethical justice-reform issues today. Our goal is simple: help shed light on the obstacles preventing our justice system from being just.Donate: We have the largest database of resources for justice impacted people in the United States. Your donation will help us continue to educate justice-impacted individuals about the law and how to protect the rights that they are entitled to under it. It will pay for writers, fact checkers, and Spanish translators as well as outreach efforts. Any amount will help.
EP8: White Collar Crime and Support Groups
Oct 7 2022
EP8: White Collar Crime and Support Groups
Two wonderful individuals share about white collar crime, the ramifications and the support needed after release. About Fred...Fred Aaron is the Grant Writer for Interrogating Justice, as well as a contributing writer for Interrogating Justice and How to Justice. Becoming a justice-impacted person wasn’t on Fred’s bucket list, but a series of bad decisions and errors in judgment led him to a 14-month bid at FCI Otisville. Prior to that, Fred had practiced law in New York State for over 25 years, including conducting a number of federal and state trials, and assisting nonprofits obtain IRS certification. Fred’s experience with the criminal justice system has given him insights into the need for reform and better opportunities for justice-impacted people. While at Otisville, he completed half of his course work for an MBA in Leadership from Adams State University, which he completed upon release. He holds a Juris Doctor from NYU Law School where he served as the Executive Editor of the NYU Review of Law & Social Change and a BA with Honors in Politics from Brandeis University. Connect with Fred...TwitterLinkedInFacebookInstagramAbout Richard...Richard McDonald is the Director of Corporate Development for Global Arena, specializing in US based Mergers & Acquisitions. Richard has a background in Human Resources, Corporate Development, and is currently writing his first book Unshackled: Breaking the Chains of Addiction, Abuse, and Anger which is scheduled to be released in April 2023, which is the five year anniversary of Richard’s freedom from the chains of Oxycontin. Richard holds master’s degrees in human resources and finance from Colorado Technical University. Prior to going to prison, Richard was a Human Resources Director for a global manufacturing company. Richard spent over a year and a half in custody of the BOP. Since being released, he has worked as a writer and news liaison at Interrogating Justice and now serves on the Board of Directors for Interrogating Justice and How to Justice. Richard wrote a series of articles entitled “I’ve been in your shoes” (linked below). Connect with Richard...I've Been in Your Shoes SeriesLinkedInEmail RichardCredits:Host: Kristine Bunch, Indiana exoneree and Outreach Coordinator for Interrogating Justice and How to JusticeProducer: Tammy Alexander, creator and co-host of the Snow Files PodcastAnnouncer: Eric Brenner, actor and voice over artistHow to Justice is a non-profit group that seeks to raise up justice-impacted people. Its...
EP7: Conviction Integrity Unit - Kelly Bauder & Jessica Cicchini
Sep 23 2022
EP7: Conviction Integrity Unit - Kelly Bauder & Jessica Cicchini
The Marion County Conviction Integrity Unit is a specialized part of the District Attorney’s office dedicated to ensuring justice. Their mission is to process all official claims of innocence. When those claims meet eligibility requirements, the Conviction Integrity Unit conducts a complete and unbiased investigation into the claims. We are talking with the Prosecutors that direct this unit.Marion County Conviction Integrity UnitAbout Kelly...Kelly Bauder spent most of her legal career at the Marion County Public Defender Agency representing clients charged with various criminal charges. She handled hundreds of cases from misdemeanors to major felony cases, including murder. Prior to starting with the Prosecutor’s Office, Kelly investigated and litigated cases for the Indiana Department of Education involving teacher misconduct. She is committed to upholding the integrity of the criminal justice system and ensuring all defendants are afforded due process throughout the entire process. Kelly grew up in Marion County and attended Pike High School. She obtained a bachelor's degree in social work from Ball State University and a Doctorate of Jurisprudence from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. Connect with Kelly...LinkedInAbout Jessica...Jessica Cicchini has spent her entire career defending indigent clients charged criminally, in Marion County. Prior to joining the Conviction Integrity Unit, she was a Major Felony Assistant Division Chief at the Marion County Public Defender Agency, where she primarily defended people charged with homicides. Throughout her career as a defender, she has strived to follow her personal theory of criminal defense – always try to put a criminal defendant in a better position than they were when you first encountered them. She looks forward to doing just that in her new role, yet now it will be seeking justice for the wrongfully convicted. Jessica graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.A. from Eastern Michigan University and Magda Cum Laude from the University of Minnesota Law School. Connect with Jessica...LinkedInCredits:Host: Kristine Bunch, Indiana exoneree and Outreach Coordinator for Interrogating Justice and How to JusticeProducer: Tammy Alexander, creator and co-host of the Snow Files PodcastAnnouncer: Eric Brenner, actor and voice over artistHow to Justice is a non-profit group that seeks to raise up justice-impacted people. Its goal? Provide easy-to-read answers to your questions about your rights before, during and after prison.Interrogating Justice is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank. Our team of attorneys, advocates and allies take on some of the biggest legal, social and ethical justice-reform issues today. Our goal is simple: help shed light on the obstacles preventing our justice system from being just.
EP6: Exoneration Nation - Obie's Journey
Sep 9 2022
EP6: Exoneration Nation - Obie's Journey
Obie Anthony lost 17 years of his life. Upon his release, he founded Exonerated Nation and has advocated for new legislation to change life for the justice impacted. Exonerated Nation amplifies the leadership, determination, and tenacity of exonerees. We believe that exonerees are uniquely positioned to challenge injustice, transform the systems of oppression which cause wrongful imprisonment, break down the stigma associated with incarceration, and humanize communities affected by criminalization.About Obie...Obie Anthony was sentenced to life without parole for a murder he did not commit when he was 19 years old. California incarcerated him for 17 years. When he was exonerated and released in 2011 Obie didn’t even have identification – no social security card or birth certificate. After seventeen years in prison, he didn’t know what to write on his resume, how to land a job, or even how to use a cell phone. He had to learn on his own how to establish his life again. That’s when he dedicated himself to supporting other exonerees to meet their basic needs after release. Obie was instrumental in the passage of California Assembly Bill No. 672 (nicknamed and cited as “Obie’s Law”). The bill requires the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to assist exonerees with transitional services, including housing assistance, job training, and mental health services. In 2016, Obie founded Exonerated Nation, and is committed to transforming the experiences of exonerees after release, and building a community that can provide safety, stability, and healing to wrongfully convicted Californians.Exonerated Nation WebsiteConnect with Obie...Facebook https://www.facebook.com/exoneratednation/Instagram @exoneratednationLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/obie-anthony-56989649Credits:Host: Kristine Bunch, Indiana exoneree and Outreach Coordinator for Interrogating Justice and How to JusticeProducer: Tammy Alexander, creator and co-host of the Snow Files PodcastAnnouncer: Eric Brenner, actor and voice over artistHow to Justice is a non-profit group that seeks to raise up justice-impacted people. Its goal? Provide easy-to-read answers to your questions about your rights before, during and after prison.Interrogating Justice is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank. Our team of attorneys, advocates and allies take on some of the biggest legal, social and ethical justice-reform issues today. Our goal is simple: help shed light on the obstacles preventing our justice system from being just.Donate: We have the largest database of resources for justice impacted people in the United States. Your donation will help us continue to educate justice-impacted individuals about the law and how to protect the rights that they are entitled to under...
EP5: Juvenile Justice - What are we doing to children?
Aug 26 2022
EP5: Juvenile Justice - What are we doing to children?
This episode may be hard for some to listen to. There is a growing problem with our Juvenile Justice system. In order to understand it, we need to listen to the kids that have lived it. About Donna...Donna Waters is an author, a full-time mother, and a devoted wife. Through her troubled youth, she has realized that her voice matters. She currently has 4 books written including the true story of Kristine Bunch. She spends her free time with her family. You can find all her books on by visiting her Author Page on AmazonAbout Justin...Justin Bodnar is a systems administrator with interests in computer security and artificial intelligence. As a minor, Justin spent over seven years in the juvenile justice system in Pennsylvania. After his release, he went on to attend Wilkes University, where he worked on researching artificial intelligence, and acquired his bachelor’s of science degree in Computer Science. In his free time, Justin enjoys making and recording music, hiking, and horticulture. Resources...Pa. judges in kids-for-cash scheme ordered to pay more than $200M (whyy.org)The Pennsylvania ‘kids-for-cash’ judicial scandal, explained (inquirer.com)A Fatal Fire, a Girl in Prison, And a Tangle of Justice Issues - The New York Times (nytimes.com)Credits:Host: Kristine Bunch, Indiana exoneree and Outreach Coordinator for Interrogating Justice and How to JusticeProducer: Tammy Alexander, creator and co-host of the Snow Files PodcastAnnouncer: Eric Brenner, actor and voice over artistHow to Justice is a non-profit group that seeks to raise up justice-impacted people. Its goal? Provide easy-to-read answers to your questions about your rights before, during and after prison.Interrogating Justice is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank. Our team of attorneys, advocates and allies take on some of the biggest legal, social and ethical justice-reform issues today. Our goal is simple: help shed light on the obstacles preventing our justice system from being just.Donate: We have the largest database of resources for justice impacted people in the United States. Your donation will help us continue to educate justice-impacted individuals about the law and how to protect the rights that they are entitled to under it. It will pay for writers, fact checkers, and Spanish translators as well as outreach efforts. Any amount will help.Soft Ambient, Music by
EP4: The 411 on the First Step Act
Aug 12 2022
EP4: The 411 on the First Step Act
Confused about the First Step Act? Attorney Peter Tomasek unravels the bureaucratic red tape involved in receiving earned time credits for BOP prisoners. You might be surprised when you find out who is actually makes decisions for approval. The First Step Act was enacted in late December 2018 and was intended to reduce sentences and improve conditions conditions within the BOP. But is it actually working?About Peter…Peter Tomasek is an attorney and serves as the Legal Editor for Interrogating Justice. Peter leads the Interrogating Justice team in developing long-term strategy for the organization and an affiliated nonprofit, How to Justice. He also takes a hands-on role in the writing and editing process for both organizations. Prior to helping start Interrogating Justice, Peter worked in a variety of writing-focused roles in the legal field. After law school, he worked with the Michigan Court of Appeals as a Research Attorney and Law Clerk. Peter then left the court to join a well-respected appellate group at a 60-lawyer firm in metro Detroit, Michigan. Full Bio: https://interrogatingjustice.org/biographies-2/#peter-tomasekConnect with Peter...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peterjtomasekTwitter: https://twitter.com/peterjtomasekLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterjtomasek/Resources...BOP Finally Faces Court Pushback on First Step Act ImplementationFinally: A Common-sense Court Decision on First Step Act Time CreditsJudges Struggling to Keep Up with First Step Act RulesCredits:Host: Kristine Bunch, Indiana exoneree and Outreach Coordinator for Interrogating Justice and How to JusticeProducer: Tammy Alexander, creator and co-host of the Snow Files PodcastAnnouncer: Eric Brenner, actor and voice over artistHow to Justice is a non-profit group that seeks to raise up justice-impacted people. Its goal? Provide easy-to-read answers to your questions about your rights before, during and after prison.Interrogating Justice is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank. Our team of attorneys, advocates and allies take on some of the biggest legal, social and ethical justice-reform issues today. Our goal is simple: help shed light on the obstacles preventing our justice...
EP3: The Butterfly Effect with Martin Tankleff
Jul 29 2022
EP3: The Butterfly Effect with Martin Tankleff
Exoneree, lawyer, author, professor and invited lecturer - Marty Tankleff does it all. After his release in 2007, Marty hit the ground running advocating for prisoner rights and spreading awareness about the wrongful convicted. Join Kristine for this fascinating interview with one of the most dynamic advocates for reform in the criminal system. About Marty…Marty was wrongfully convicted in 1990, for the murder of his parents. At the time of his arrest, he was a 17-year-old high school student. In the blink of an eye, his whole life changed. After being sentenced to two consecutive terms of 25 years to life, Marty presented new evidence, and after nearly 18 years in prison, in 2007 his conviction was finally overturned. After his exoneration, Marty obtained his law degree and serves as Special Counsel at Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & LoTurco, where his focus is on wrongful convictions, prisoner and civil rights. He is also the current Peter P. Mullen Distinguished Visiting Professor at Georgetown University where he teaches a class with his childhood friend, Professor Marc M. Howard, called Making and Exoneree - where students reinvestigate potential wrongful conviction cases. In the past five years, Marty, Marc and their students have walked three innocent men out of prison. Full Bio: https://www.barketepstein.com/our-team/martin-h-tankleff/Connect with Marty...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/xoner8edTwitter: https://twitter.com/xoner8edInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/xoner8ed/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-h-tankleff/Credits:Host: Kristine Bunch, Indiana exoneree and Outreach Coordinator for Interrogating Justice and How to JusticeProducer: Tammy Alexander, creator and co-host of the Snow Files PodcastAnnouncer: Eric Brenner, actor and voice over artistHow to Justice is a non-profit group that seeks to raise up justice-impacted people. Its goal? Provide easy-to-read answers to your questions about your rights before, during and after prison.Interrogating Justice is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank. Our team of attorneys, advocates and allies take on some of the biggest legal, social and ethical justice-reform issues today. Our goal is simple: help shed light on the obstacles preventing our justice system from being just.Donate: We have the largest database of resources for justice impacted people in the United States. Your donation will help us continue to educate justice-impacted individuals about the law and how to protect the rights that they are entitled to under it. It will pay for writers, fact checkers, and Spanish translators as well as outreach efforts. Any amount will help.
EP2: Off the Record with Erica Nichols Cook
Jul 15 2022
EP2: Off the Record with Erica Nichols Cook
Meet Erica Nichols Cook, former Public Defender and Director of Iowa's Wrongful Conviction Unit. Listen as she explains what public defenders do and how public defenders are appointed. Erica highlights the importance of communication and how a public defender advocates for their client. Erica Nichols Cook is the Director of the Iowa Wrongful Convictions Division and supervises the Drake University Wrongful Convictions Clinic. Nichols Cook previously served as an adjunct professor of law at Southern Illinois University, teaching about wrongful convictions and supervising an externship program with the Illinois Innocence Project. Prior to that, she was an assistant appellate defender, Cook County public defender, and a staff attorney with the Illinois Innocence Project. Credits:Host: Kristine Bunch, Indiana exoneree and Outreach Coordinator for Interrogating Justice and How to JusticeProducer: Tammy Alexander, creator and co-host of the Snow Files PodcastAnnouncer: Eric Brenner, actor and voice over artistHow to Justice is a non-profit group that seeks to raise up justice-impacted people. Its goal? Provide easy-to-read answers to your questions about your rights before, during and after prison.Interrogating Justice is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank. Our team of attorneys, advocates and allies take on some of the biggest legal, social and ethical justice-reform issues today. Our goal is simple: help shed light on the obstacles preventing our justice system from being just.Donate: We have the largest database of resources for justice impacted people in the United States. Your donation will help us continue to educate justice-impacted individuals about the law and how to protect the rights that they are entitled to under it. It will pay for writers, fact checkers, and Spanish translators as well as outreach efforts. Any amount will help.
EP1: Behind the Scenes
Jul 15 2022
EP1: Behind the Scenes
Listen to the ladies behind How to Justice and Interrogating Justice. It is one organization with two parts assisting many justice impacted people and their loved ones. The goal is to shed light on the inequalities of the justice system and offer a vetted resource database to help everyone as they navigate arrest, incarceration and release.Bridgett Hurley is the Executive Director of Interrogating Justice. She began her career at the Death Penalty Resource Center in North Carolina and has volunteered with People of Faith Against the Death Penalty and Catholic Prison Ministry. Bridgett currently is a member of the North Carolina Bar and a Leadership Training Director with Leaders In the Arena as well as a foster mom. Danie Watson-Goetz is a writer, editor, and social media manager that serves as the Chief Operating Officer for Interrogating Justice. She manages the Interrogating Justice team and handles day-to-day operations for the organization. Before helping launch both Interrogating Justice and How to Justice, Danie lived in Pennsylvania where she worked in the classroom as an adjunct professor at Lackawanna College, and currently teaches at Lack as part of their eLearning platform. She also served as the Employment Instructor for the flagship Volunteers of America Shelter to Work Program, which was created to assist women obtain employment, housing, and empowerment. Danie’s work has always prioritized education and empowerment. Her work in higher education and nonprofits especially drew her to this project because she believes that education is at the cornerstone of reform. Credits:Host: Kristine Bunch, Indiana exoneree and Outreach Coordinator for Interrogating Justice and How to JusticeProducer: Tammy Alexander, creator and co-host of the Snow Files PodcastAnnouncer: Eric Brenner, actor and voice over artistHow to Justice is a non-profit group that seeks to raise up justice-impacted people. Its goal? Provide easy-to-read answers to your questions about your rights before, during and after prison.Interrogating Justice is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank. Our team of attorneys, advocates and allies take on some of the biggest legal, social and ethical justice-reform issues today. Our goal is simple: help shed light on the obstacles preventing our justice system from being just.Donate: We have the largest database of resources for justice impacted people in the United States. Your donation will help us continue to educate justice-impacted individuals about the law and how to protect the rights that they are entitled to under it. It will pay for writers, fact checkers, and Spanish translators as well as outreach efforts. Any amount will help.