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Heyyy… let's talk about JUSTICE! It's been a long day, pour some gin and have a seat. Justine and Amanda are shedding light on the inner workings of the criminal justice system, taking a deep dive into the many perspectives, and giving listeners a look at the system through the eyes of all walks of life. They discuss the successes and many failures of the system allowing listeners to understand the side of justice that’s often not portrayed. Gin & Justice highlights stories that are often fo ...
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On this episode of Gin & Justice, with heavy hearts we announce that we will be taking a step back from the podcast. For awhile we will not be releasing any new episodes but we will be keeping all prior episodes live. Life has thrown us some wild curveballs this last year and we've both been feeling overwhelmed and that we didn't have the time and …
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On this week's episode of Gin & Justice the gals chat about some current events including spiking burrito bowls and sketchy NARK kits. Then they chat with Meghan and Jessica from the National Registry of Exonerations! The National Registry of Exonerations is a project of the Newkirk Center for Science & Society at University of California Irvine, t…
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On this week's episode of Gin & Justice, Justine and Amanda talk about they podcast Spotify wrapped. Then they chat with Alyse Madlonick. Alyse shares her experience with the criminal justice system from a victims perspective, and tells us how she's changing lives through RedefinED. For more info on RedefinED: https://www.redefiningeducation.org/ D…
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It's the last Legal Brief of the month, so you know what that means! Justine and Amanda tell you about all the people added to The National Exoneration Registry. "The National Registry of Exonerations is a project of the Newkirk Center for Science & Society at University of California Irvine, the University of Michigan Law School and Michigan State…
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On this episode of Gin & Justice Justine and Amanda discuss some current events, then, they chat with Jared Fishman. Jared is the Founder of Justice Innovation Lab, the goal-Building data-informed, human-centered solutions for a more equitable, effective, and fair justice system. Not only did he found IJL, he also wrote a book! Fire on the Levvee. …
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On this week's episode of Gin & Justice, the ladies are back with a Legal Brief. They discuss the need for more Veterans Courts, and a very interesting lawsuit that could change Docudramas as we know them. We're leaving our veterans behind – not on the battlefield but in criminal justice system:https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2023/11/10/jail…
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On this week's episode of Gin & Justice Justine and Amanda discuss Tulsa's new law, and the possible "mandering of the courts". Then they chat with Andy 'the hood candidate' Williams Jr. about his background and why he is running for president of the United States. More info on Andy:https://hoodcandidate.com/about Other source material: Tulsa mayor…
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It's the last Legal Brief of the month, so you know what that means! Justine and Amanda tell you about all the people added to The National Exoneration Registry. "The National Registry of Exonerations is a project of the Newkirk Center for Science & Society at University of California Irvine, the University of Michigan Law School and Michigan State…
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On this week's episode of Gin & Justice, Justine and Amanda chat with Jenifer Lockwood. Jenifer shares her experience with addiction, incarceration, and mandatory minimums. The Nation’s Shame: The Injustice of Mandatory Minimums: https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/the-nations-shame-the-injustice-of-mandatory-minimums-46729/4/ Post-…
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Legal Briefs are back this week on Gin & Justice and we're talking current events. An Alabama woman was imprisoned for ‘endangering’ her fetus. She gave birth in a jail shower:https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/oct/13/alabama-pregnant-woman-jail-lawsuit FL Corrections Secretary says some canteen prices in prisons too high; working on reducing…
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On this weeks episode, Justine and Amanda chat with Michelle Romero. Michelle is the Chief Strategy Officer with Dream.org. She is a campaign and communications strategist, with a decade of experience working to expand educational and economic opportunities for people of color. Michelle engineers national campaigns and fosters strategic partnership…
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On this weeks episode of Gin and Justice, Justine and Amanda chat with Jackie Dunn. Jackie's son is serving a lengthy prison sentence and it has sparked a passion for change in her. Jackie is working with a team of likeminded folks on a CJ Reform Roadmap as well as partnering with the group that is working on Second Look and she shares her interest…
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It's the last Legal Brief of the month, so you know what that means! Justine and Amanda tell you about all the people added to The National Exoneration Registry. "The National Registry of Exonerations is a project of the Newkirk Center for Science & Society at University of California Irvine, the University of Michigan Law School and Michigan State…
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On this week's episode of Gin & Justice, Justine and Amanda sit down with A. X. Foster. A. X. Foster is an Attorney that has prosecuted and defended complex homicide trials for over 30 years. Gavel to Gavel is his debut legal thriller and is Book One in the Seneca County Courthouse Series. For more on A.X. Foster:https://www.axfoster.com/ For more …
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On this week's episode of Gin &Justice, Justine and Amanda discuss some concerning news out of Georgia. Then they chat with Jim Brosnahan. Jim is quite the accomplished Attorney, and super humble. He practiced law as a trial lawyer for over 60 years: five years as a Federal Prosecutor, 55 years in private practice, with 47 years at the law firm of …
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On this week's Gin & Justice, Justine and Amanda discuss an update in the Pervis Payne case, and the tragic death of a young black woman, Ta'Kiya Young, in the pro-life state of Ohio. Then they chat with Tracy Zuluaga and Jessica White of the Post-Conviction Alliance. The Post-Conviction & Returning Citizens Alliance is a Florida nonprofit organiza…
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It's the last Legal Brief of the month, so you know what that means! Justine and Amanda tell you about all the people added to The National Exoneration Registry. "The National Registry of Exonerations is a project of the Newkirk Center for Science & Society at University of California Irvine, the University of Michigan Law School and Michigan State…
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On this weeks episode of Gin & Justice, Justine and Amanda discuss the upcoming execution on Michael Zach in Florida and the parts you never get to hear about on the news. Then they chat with Sean Wilson. Sean is the Organizing Director at Dream Corp JUSTICE. Before joining the Dream.org JUSTICE team, Sean was the ACLU of Wisconsin’s Smart Justice …
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On this weeks episode of Gin & justice, Justine and Amanda talk about some interesting current events, followed by a chat with Chris Stevens. Chris shares his experience with the criminal justice system and now with A More Just America, where their Vision is rehabilitation over incarceration, and their mission is an unwavering in our commitment to …
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On this week's episode of Gin & Justice, Justine and Amanda both share some interesting news, then they talk with Bobby Bostic. Bobby was sentenced to 241 years for a non-homicide case, at the young age of 16. He never gave up hope though, and he's free now to tell his story. He has also authored many books, and even started a charity in honor of h…
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On this week's episode of Gin & Justice, Justine and Amanda Chat with Betty Beatty. Betty shares her story about foster care, human trafficking, breaking cycles, and The Empty Frame Initiative. The empty Frame Initiative's goal is to empower orphaned and vulnerable youth as they transition out of state care by providing training in life skills, cou…
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It's the last Legal Brief of the month, so you know what that means! Justine and Amanda tell you about all the people added to The National Exoneration Registry. "The National Registry of Exonerations is a project of the Newkirk Center for Science & Society at University of California Irvine, the University of Michigan Law School and Michigan State…
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*Trigger Warning: domestic violence, sexual assault, violence* On this week's episode of Gin & Justice, Justine and Amanda chat with Elizabeth Mikotowicz. Elizabeth is formerly incarcerated, a survivor, an activist, and an artist. She shares her experience in the criminal justice system, her journey of healing, and her clothing line showcasing her …
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This week on Gin &Justice, Justine and Amanda get a whole new perspective we haven't heard yet, that of a JUROR. Author, Katrina Robertson, tells all about her jury service, going from a juror in a murder trial and accidentally catching a contempt charge! She brings us on her journey from the moment she gets the juror summons to the point where she…
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On this week's episode of Gin & Justice, the gals sit down with John Huffington. You may remember that names from our April Exoneration episode, but now you can hear his story told from John's perspective. For more information on John: https://www.johnhuffington.com/ For John's book:https://www.amazon.com/Innocent-Obscene-Miscarriage-Justice-Huffin…
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It's the last Legal Brief of the month, so you know what that means! Justine and Amanda tell you about all the people added to The National Exoneration Registry. "The National Registry of Exonerations is a project of the Newkirk Center for Science & Society at University of California Irvine, the University of Michigan Law School and Michigan State…
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On this week's episode of Gin & Justice, Justine and Amanda discuss the execution of Dwayne Owens in Florida. Then, they talk with David. David is currently incarcerated. He shares his experience, what its like, what's wrong, and what needs to change in there for the betterment of society. Don't forget to leave us a review and follow us on social m…
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On this Gin & Justice Legal Brief Justine and Amanda discuss a Brennan Center Analysis of criminal justice reform half way through the Biden Administration, Old criminal records in NY that would be automatically sealed under new bill passed by lawmakers, and How some families are banned from food stamps for life due to past drug convictions. For mo…
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On this episode of Gin and Justice, the gals first go over some cocktail recipes, then they chat with David Beers. David served in the United States Marine Corps, New York State Police as a trooper where he worked his way up to investigator, was wrongfully accused, then cleared of wrongdoing, before eventually going private. With his collective exp…
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It's the last Legal Brief of the month, so you know what that means! Justine and Amanda tell you about all the people added to The National Exoneration Registry. "The National Registry of Exonerations is a project of the Newkirk Center for Science & Society at University of California Irvine, the University of Michigan Law School and Michigan State…
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This week on Gin & Justice, Amanda first tells us about some of the new laws targeting the trans population and youth, including criminal penalties for using bathrooms. Justine then brings us back through a case analysis of the case Kennedy v. Louisiana, 554 U.S. 407 (2008). This is the case which built off of Coker v. Georgia, in which the US Supr…
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On this week's episode on Gin & Justice Justine and Amanda chat with Dr. James Smith. James brings a unique perspective, lawyer, turned gambler, turned inmate, turned Pastor. Dr. James Smith shares his story. For more on Dr. James Smith: https://www.dealbyme.com/ Deal By Me Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deal-by-me-podcast/id1642371…
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This week on Gin & Justice, Justine and Amanda are releasing the much anticipated first panel from the Tampa Bay Criminal Reform Summit! A special thank you to FPRAP (Florida Prison Rehabilition Allied Partners), and Horizon Communities for their work in putting together the presentations and speakers. The Tampa Bay Criminal Reform Summit was held …
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On this weeks episode of Gin & Justice, Justine and Amanda discuss some current events. Then, they chat with Dr. Deborah Burris- Kitchen. Dr. Deborah Burris- Kitchen is an Associate Professor of Criminology and Department Chair at Tennessee State University in Nashville. She is the author, an activist, and much more. Exposed: https://www.amazon.com…
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It's the last Legal Brief of the month, so you know what that means! Justine and Amanda tell you about all the people added to The National Exoneration Registry. "The National Registry of Exonerations is a project of the Newkirk Center for Science & Society at University of California Irvine, the University of Michigan Law School and Michigan State…
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On this episode of Gin & Justice, Amanda gives an update on the TN3, Florida's latest execution, and Idaho's latest and scariest abortion ban yet. Don't worry though, it's not all that heavy, because they then chat with Vic Ferrari, a retired New York City Detective turned Author. Vic is not only super interesting, but equally hilarious. He has pub…
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On the week's Gin & Justice Legal Brief: First, Amanda fills in those who haven't heard, about the assault on democracy that took place in Tennessee last week. Justine then tells us about the headline grabbers about Clarence Thomas. SPOILER ALERT: she also tells the plot of the 1996 hit film " A Time to Kill", and brings in back to our Legal Brief …
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On this episode of Gin & Justice, Justine and Amanda go over what an indictment is. Then, they chat with Jazz Hampton. Jazz is the CEO of Turnsignl. TurnSignl is an on-demand, real-time service that provides 24/7 legal guidance from an attorney to drivers while their camera records the interaction. When drivers are stopped by law enforcement office…
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It's the last Legal Brief of the month, so you know what that means! Justine and Amanda tell you about all the people added to The National Exoneration Registry. "The National Registry of Exonerations is a project of the Newkirk Center for Science & Society at University of California Irvine, the University of Michigan Law School and Michigan State…
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On this week's episode of Gin & Justice, Justine and Amanda discuss some more Florida Bills. Then they sit down with Stacey Fuller. Stacey served in the Army, then as Nurse, before she unfortunately found herself in the throws of addiction. Which like many, turned into a prison sentence. She shares her story, and tells us about her advocacy for the…
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This week on Gin & Justice, Justine and Amanda are releasing the much anticipated first panel from the Tampa Bay Criminal Reform Summit! A special thank you to FPRAP (Florida Prison Rehabilition Allied Partners), and Horizon Communities for their work in putting together the presentations and speakers. The Tampa Bay Criminal Reform Summit was held …
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First, Happy TWO YEAR Pod-a-versary! Gin & Justice has been highlighting stories of those impacted the criminal justice system for two years this week. Let's celebrate! This week on Gin & Justice, the girls talk with Marques Bradham about what it was like growing up with a father in prison. Marques gets deep with the family trauma caused by addicti…
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It's the last Legal Brief of the month, so you know what that means! Justine and Amanda tell you about all the people added to The National Exoneration Registry. "The National Registry of Exonerations is a project of the Newkirk Center for Science & Society at University of California Irvine, the University of Michigan Law School and Michigan State…
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On this week's episode of Gin & Justice, Justine and Amanda finally got someone with a law enforcement background to talk with them! They chat with Mark Caruso, a former New York City Police Officer who also had a lengthy career as a Sergeant in the Department of Corrections, where he exposed corruption, and was retaliated against for it. That didn…
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On this Gin & Justice Legal Brief Justine and Amanda go over some Criminal Justice news. Fair warning, it's disturbing. What Happened to the Women Prisoners at Hickman's Farms:https://www.magzter.com/stories/fashion/Cosmopolitan-US/WHAT-HAPPENED-TO-THE-WOMEN-PRISONERS-AT-HICKMANS-FARMS INCARCERATED PEOPLE FORCED TO DO DANGEROUS WORK FOR “SLAVE” WAG…
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This week on Gin & Justice, Justine and Amanda talk with true criminal defense queen, Elizabeth Franklin-Best. Elizabeth owns Elizabeth Franklin-Best, P.C., a boutique law firm that specializes in appellate criminal defense in both State and Federal, Habeas petitions, and various avenues of Post-Conviction Relief. Ever wonder what the individuals o…
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It's the last Legal Brief of the month, so you know what that means! Justine and Amanda tell you about all the people added to The National Exoneration Registry. "The National Registry of Exonerations is a project of the Newkirk Center for Science & Society at University of California Irvine, the University of Michigan Law School and Michigan State…
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To celebrate 100 episodes of Gin & Justice, Justine and Amanda put together a panel made up of: Successfully Returned Citizen- David Garlock-https://www.davidlgarlock.com/ Former Prosecutor- Lisel Petis-https://www.rstreet.org/team/lisel-petis/ Honorable Judge J. Clayton & Gin & Justice's very own Criminal Defense Attorney- Justine *The purpose of …
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On this episode of Gin & Justice first, Justine gives her own theory on Fentanyl field test, shares some news on harm reduction in Florida, and some news for a Texas death row inmate, and then Justine and Amanda chat with Jessica Hicklin. She shared her amazing story, from being sentenced to life without parole at 16, being able to be paroled after…
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