From Wrongful Conviction to Advocacy: Jeffery Deskovic's Journey and Mission

06/08/2024 35 min Temporada 1 Episodio 13

Listen "From Wrongful Conviction to Advocacy: Jeffery Deskovic's Journey and Mission"

Episode Synopsis

Jeffery Diskovic introduces his foundation, sharing its mission and his own story of wrongful conviction. He discusses policy changes and laws influenced by such cases, examining false confessions and interrogation methods, including his own experience and the push for videotaping interrogations. Jeff delves into his legal career, investment in reentry programs, and his journey from exoneration to advocacy. He highlights the challenges and strategies of running a nonprofit and the importance of supporting the Deskovic Foundation. The conversation also covers the mental health impacts of wrongful convictions, his encounter with the responsible officer, and finding purpose after exoneration. The episode concludes with closing remarks and a call to action

More episodes of the podcast Ignition Path