Jaws of Justice Radio

On Saturday November 9th, the anniversary of Kristallnacht Downtown Kansas City was the site of a rally called by the National Socialist Movement, who revere Adolph Hitler and the Nazi […] The post What Is Your Response When The Nazis Come To Town? appeared first on KKFI .

Care of Poor People, Winter Survival 2013, and Hope Faith Ministries Homelessness and poverty are conditions that have resisted every effort at eradication. This means the need to help those […] The post Care of Poor People Winter Survival 2013 and The Second Chance Reentry Program Works To Ease The Return To Society appeared first on KKFI .

When someone screams in the vacuum of space there is no sound, no vibration, an absence of contact. That is what has been happening to the youth of America, they are being victimized by a justice system developed by their elders who are afraid of them, as well as economic and political forces that marginalize their experiences. On Today's show host Rebecca Hamilton talks with Kevin Coval, founder...

Nearly 30 million people across the world are currently living in slavery, according to the inaugural Global Slavery Index , compiled by the Walk Free Foundation. The study estimates the prevalence of slavery in 162 countries, based on both internal research and data from UNICEF and the US State Department's Trafficking in Persons report. On today's show host Margot Patterson talks with Barry R. G...

Sharon Snyder worked at the Jackson County Courthouse for 34 years and is now out of a job. 20-year-old Robert Nelson was convicted in 1984 of rape and sentenced to 50 years behind bars, today at the age of 49 he is a free man. It was the undying efforts of his sister, Sea Dunnell who continued to fight even after Judge David Byrn had denied Robert's request for a DNA test to prove his innocence....

Many people don't know that the police routinely confiscate, cars, cash, houses and more when they arrest people for crimes and that they sell that property to fund their department. Host Robin Martinez talks about the legal aspects of Asset Forfeiture with Attorney Dan Viets of Missouri NORMAL and Eapan Thampy, Executive Director of American's for Forfeiture Reform will bring us up to speed on th...

On this edition of Jaws of Justice Radio Margo Patterson talks with Doug Bonney, Chief Litigator for the Kansas and Western Missouri Chapter of The ACLU about rules governing the sending and recieving of mail by inmates in County jails across our Area. It seems that some Jails are restricting mail to and/or from prisoners to postcards only. The ACLU believes this to be a violation of inmates right...

With this edition of Jaws of Justice Radio we will now be broadcasting from 9AM to 10AM Central. The JoJR group has worked hard and long for this opportunity to bring you more of the information, resources and guests that you have come to appreciate. Stay tuned for some new features too. Our first expanded show will feature a talk with Kristy Childs, Executive Director and Founder of Veronica's Vo...

EXCITING NEWS STARTING SEPTEMBER 9TH JAWS OF JUSTICE RADIO WILL EXPAND TO A ONE HOUR BROACAST, AIRING FROM 9AM TO 10AM, CENTRAL TIME. ALL OF OUR VOLUNTEERS HAVE WORKED HARD AND LONG FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY. EXPECT MORE OF WHAT YOU HAVE COME TO EXPECT AND SOME NEW FEATURES WE HAVE WANTED TO DO FOR SOME TIME. Just days before Bradley Manning was sentenced to 35 years for revealing the war crimes of the...

Cartoon credit - Mark Hurwitt - http://www.hurwittgraphics.com/ JoJR asks you to call in with your opinion on how Stand Your Ground laws are affecting our society. What role do groups like the American Legislative Exchange play in their enactment? Who gains and who loses? Does carrying a gun embolden people and lead to confrontations that wouldn't have happened otherwise? We couldn't get to all of...

On this edition of Jaws of Justice Radio, host Melvin Merritt talks with Darren Brown about his childhood, his drug dealing, incarceration and redemption. Darren Brown spent much of his childhood trying to protect and provide for his brother and sister. This led him to dealing drugs at a young age, a profession he followed up to the point when he was arrested and convicted for his crimes. It was t...

Penny Mill and Empowerment Event and Unity In the Community are both back this summer bringing fun and community building to the East side. Host Trishelle King talks with Melvin Merritt of Penny Mill and Brandon Elliington of Voices of The People about their upcoming events. Penny Mill's Event- "Community Empowerment Event" August 17 2013, 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m, Blue Valley Park - 23rd & Topping...

Cocaine, Heroine, Methamphetamine, PCP are all illegal and destructive to communities and families. Alcohol is Legal and cuts across economic, educational and class lines for a much greater impact on society than all of these other drugs. Today host Keith Brown El talks with Jim Ready of the Regulated Industries Department of KCMO about how the sale of alcohol is regulated in KC and who can get a...

Note: Because of the KKFI Pledge Drive JoJR will start at about 9:20 this week only On January 14, 2012 the feeling of security at the Independence Mall was shattered when a dispute over words of disrespect erupted in gunfire. Two victims were wounded in the leg and the shooter, Eric Bratton was arrested. On April 4th of 2012 Eric was convicted and the jury recommended a sentence of seven years. F...

United Transportation Services - Connecting Families With Their Incarcerated Loved Ones No one goes to prison alone, their family is affected in a variety of ways and staying connected with ones family while incarcerated is one of the most important factors in reducing recidivism. Many poor families cannot afford to make the trip to visit their incarcerated loved ones and public transportation is...

In 1989 Keith Drone was involved in a motel robbery. He shot a security guard in the leg and was in turn shot in the head. Keith was convicted and […] The post Can Parole Be Revoked Before The Prisoner Is Released? The Strange Case of Keith Drone. appeared first on KKFI .

Ricky Kidd was convicted of murder in 1996 on the inconsistent testimony and lies of Richard Harris. There was no forensic evidence tying Ricky to the crime. In 2008 Marcus Merrill confessed to doing the crime with Gary Goodspeeds SR and Gary Goodspeeds Jr. Why is Ricky Kidd still behind bars? The confession of Marcus Merrill was that Ricky was not involved was backed up by testimony of Eugene Wil...

Trauma Matters KC is a new organization born out of the “Trauma Informed Community” Task Force. Led by Truman Medical Center and the Mid-America Regional Council, Trauma Matters KC is a diverse group of mental health professional, social workers, community support professionals and citizens working together to raise awareness about trauma and sensitive practices that promote healing, health and we...

Host Margo Patterson is joined by Annette Lantz-Simmons Executive Director of the Community Mediation Center to talk about their programs, training and services. CMC provides conflict resolution for schools, businesses, churches, neighborhoods, families in the Kansas City area. Find out what Restorative Justice is and how it is being introduced into neighborhoods and schools in KC. Founded in 2000...

Host Jessica Thomas and local poet/activist Saj Kaya are in to update us on the latest on medical marijuana, the studies, the legislation and the legal issues. Tune in for our local calendar of events (or look below) and the 420 Drug War News. Calendar March 18, 2013 The KC Building Trades Unions and Builders Association in conjuction with the NAACP and IBEW 124 Minority Caucus are sponsoring the...

Kansas City not only has a place near the top of the list in murder rate, but is also near the top in the incidence of domestic violence.  Guest Host Susan Sanders talks with Mary Moore of the True Light Family Resource Center about her work with victims of domestic violence. Susan is a licensed psychotherapist and Mary is a community outreach specialist with True Light Family Resource Center, tog...

In the wake of the Sandy Hook Tragedy, an ardent debate about gun laws is taking place throughout the country. These debates are interesting for what they don’t mention: the economics of the gun industry itself and its subsidization by through various tax credits, direct spending, and legal forbearance. Part II of our series on the gun issues not discussed concludes with Professor Kenneth Thomas o...

In the wake of the Sandy Hook Tragedy, an ardent debate about gun laws is taking place throughout the country. These debates are interesting for what they don’t mention: the economics of the gun industry itself and its subsidization by through various tax credits, direct spending, and legal forbearance. One form of protection comes in the little known but pernicious, Protection of Lawful Commerce...

In December host Robin Martinez spoke with local Attorney Dale Irwin about Zombie Debt.  This time Dale gives us the low down on the Pay Day Loan industry in Missouri.  He tells the history, the legal battle to get around Missouri's Usury laws and the subsequent political pressure (campaign money) that made our state one of the friendliest in the nation for this industry. Dale explains how borrowe...

The Latino Coalition of Kansas City quarterly meeting featured a panel of immigration advocates and business leaders to talk about the prospects and impact of immigration reform. JoJR host Peter Hoffman of the National Lawyers Guild, recorded this panel presentation and will bring you highlights of this important discussion. The Panel discussed Immigration reform possibilities on the  Federal Land...