Wrongfully Yours

The DNA didn’t match. The FBI lab made that clear, but instead of admitting a mistake, the prosecutor pushed forward. There was a rush to indict Jeffrey Deskovic before the DNA results were officially in. In this episode, Jeffrey details how the prosecution built its case by sidestepping exculpatory evidence and how a medical examiner's shocking courtroom claim turned the truth upside down. F...

At just 16 years old, Jeffrey Deskovic thought he was helping the police. Instead, he found himself wired to a polygraph machine and subjected to nearly seven hours of aggressive interrogation. “They kept asking me the same questions over and over... My fear increased with every hour.” In the next episode of Wrongfully Yours , Jeffrey recounts the terrifying moment when the justice system began to...

In this enlightening follow-up episode of Wrongfully Yours , Kelly continues her conversation with students from Pen for Justice, a youth-led initiative out of Toronto Metropolitan University committed to wrongful conviction advocacy and justice reform. They talk about the emotional toll of this work, the personal experiences that drive their passion, and the power of humanizing those affected by...

New episode coming next week (November 11)!  “We have to remember they’re people, people with experiences.” In this inspiring clip from the upcoming episode of #WrongfullyYours, Kelly reflects, along with the executive members from #PenforJustice , on the importance of listening to incarcerated voices and the urgent need to build a justice system rooted in empathy, learning, and accountability. Th...

In this advance clip from the next episode of Wrongfully Yours , criminology student Emily Jose, with Pen for Justice, shares why staying silent in the face of injustice is not an option, especially for those pursuing a future in law and advocacy. Even the smallest voice can make a big impact. Full episode drops October 14. Be sure to follow us and to subscribe on your favourite platform so that y...

Coming November 11:  “The client on the other side is a real person, not just a job.” In this clip from the next episode of Wrongfully Yours , criminology student Emily Jose, with Pen for Justice, reflects on the importance of empathy and human connection in the legal profession. She reminds us that legal work isn't just about rules and procedures. It’s about people, and holding onto that per...

In this inspiring conversation, Kelly sits down with the executive members of Pen for Justice, a student-led initiative at Toronto Metropolitan University dedicated to raising awareness about wrongful convictions and pushing for meaningful justice reform. The students share what inspired their activism, how the group came together, and what they hope to achieve as they take on one of the most pres...

In the next episode of Wrongfully Yours , we speak with members of Pen for Justice, a student-led initiative working to shift the conversation around incarceration, innocence, and due process. Miah Slater, the group’s president, breaks down one of the biggest misconceptions about innocence advocacy and why due process protects us all . “If one person doesn’t have the right to a fair trial, why do...

In the next episode of Wrongfully Yours , members of Pen for Justice reflect on how true crime initially sparked their interest but how learning more led to something deeper. “I was interested in true crime growing up... but now, I’m just learning so much more, and I’m so unhappy with how the criminal justice system really works.” This conversation is about critical curiosity, awakening to injusti...

In our next episode of Wrongfully Yours , Kelly sits down with Pen for Justice, a powerful student collective using advocacy to expose injustice and amplify the voices of the wrongfully convicted. This is more than storytelling. It’s truth-telling. It’s resistance. It’s a movement. Don’t miss this powerful conversation. Be sure to follow us and to subscribe on your favourite platform to make sure...

Kelly continues her conversation with Mike Ware and James Hammond of the Dallas Conviction Integrity Unit - the first of its kind in the U.S. They reflect on what the Unit has achieved over the last 20 years, the real-life impact of CIUs, and why post-conviction work inside a prosecutor’s office is both powerful and complicated. For Canadian listeners, this is a look into a model that doesn’t yet...

“Maybe he didn’t do it... but he pled guilty.” That’s what the elected District Attorney told Mike Ware when confronted with evidence that the wrong man was serving time for a crime he didn’t commit and while the real perpetrator remained free. In the next episode of Wrongfully Yours , Mike shares the story of a man who tried to fight for his freedom, pro se, and was told he only gets “one bite at...

What happens when a judge resents the idea of agreement, even when both sides agree the person is innocent? On the next episode of Wrongfully Yours , Mike Ware shares the story of a judge who believes the “truth can only be found through adversarial combat” and who consistently pushes back when the state supports relief for the wrongfully convicted. But if both sides agree someone is innocent, why...

In this compelling episode of Wrongfully Yours , Kelly is joined by Mike Ware and James Hammond from the groundbreaking Dallas Conviction Integrity Unit, the first of its kind in the U.S. Together, they unpack how the unit was formed, the culture of resistance they faced, and what it means to have a prosecutorial office dedicated to uncovering wrongful convictions. From the influence of high-profi...

When the Dallas Conviction Integrity Unit (CIU) was created, there was no playbook. When asked how the CIU adopts a case, Mike Ware goes back to the beginning and shares how, in the absence of any template, their team began with a daunting list: 454 people who had been denied the DNA testing they requested. In this episode of Wrongfully Yours , we go inside the formation of the very first CIU in t...

Patrick Waller asked for DNA testing twice and was denied both times. By the time the Dallas CIU finally got access to the case and the testing confirmed Patrick’s innocence, it was too late to charge the real perpetrators. The statute of limitations had expired. In the next episode of Wrongfully Yours , James Hammond and Mike Ware unpack a devastating truth: when justice is delayed, it’s not just...

In this powerful follow-up, Eric Anderson continues his harrowing journey from being a gunshot victim to a wrongfully convicted man sentenced to 15–22 years in prison. Despite being offered a plea deal of probation and expungement, Eric refused to admit guilt for a crime he did not commit. He shares disturbing insights into the failures of the criminal justice system, including missing evidence, i...

In this moving conclusion to Eric Anderson’s story, we pick up right where we left off: Eric learns he’s going home—just four hours before his release—after nearly a decade of wrongful imprisonment. With powerful honesty, Eric shares the whirlwind of emotions, the surreal return to freedom, and the beginning of a new fight: life after exoneration. Rather than retreat, Eric steps into advocacy, hel...

“Somebody's got to do it. Because if we don't, who’s going to educate? Who’s going to teach them this is happening?” After being failed at every level of the system, Eric Anderson could have walked away from it all. Instead, he chose advocacy. In this advance clip from Wrongfully Yours , Eric opens up about why he keeps showing up and reliving his trauma to make sure others don’t suffer...

Part 1 "They gave me a trash bag and said, ‘They want you up front right now.’" After years of wrongful incarceration, Eric Anderson was suddenly told he was going home with just four hours to process it. No ceremony. No support. Just a rush to get him out the door. In this clip from the next episode of  Wrongfully Yours , Eric reflects on the surreal, chaotic moment he was released, and...

In this gripping episode of Wrongfully Yours , Eric Anderson shares the shocking story of how he became entangled in a wrongful conviction — all after being the victim of a shooting.  As a 20-year-old college student pursuing his dreams in computer engineering, Eric was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time when he was struck by a stray bullet at a Detroit restaurant. But instead of being tr...

Eric Anderson was just grabbing a late-night bite when a stray bullet changed everything. What happened next is a story you won’t forget. In the next episode of Wrongfully Yours , Eric shares how being an innocent bystander turned into something far worse and how that one night derailed his entire life. Listen to the teaser now and catch the full episode on September 2 wherever you get your podcas...

In this follow-up episode, retired law enforcement officer Marcus Beach returns to share the evolution and impact of the Wrongful Conviction Awareness and Avoidance Program—now mandatory training for all new police recruits across Illinois. We talk about how the initiative began, why it matters, and how real change starts with education, openness, and a willingness to admit the justice system does...

“When you hear stats, you listen. When you meet an exoneree, you feel it.” In our next episode of Wrongfully Yours , Marc Beach, retired police sergeant and director of the Wrongful Conviction Awareness and Avoidance Program, shares why he brings two exonerees to every training session. Because facts inform, but stories transform. This conversation is raw, honest, and driven by accountability. Be...

Marc Beach, retired police sergeant and director of the Wrongful Conviction Awareness and Avoidance Training Program, is back on Wrongfully Yours to talk about the “avoidance” piece: how small, evidence-based changes in policing practices can reduce the risk of wrongful convictions. From interrogation methods to forensic review to how we conduct lineups, this episode is packed with actionable insi...