Cierra Cobb: On A Mission for Justice Season 4 - Episode 6

Amplified Voices

In this episode of Amplified Voices, Amber & Jason talk with Cierra Cobb, a paralegal, activist, and advocate for incarcerated people and their families. From her heart of resilience and strength, Cierra takes us on a poignant journey of survival and action.
In a world grappling with a global pandemic, Cierra reconnects and marries Jeffrey, an old friend who has been falsely convicted of a crime and incarcerated. Jeffrey’s troubling capital case, paired with the lack of a substantial defense strategy from his legal representation, sheds light on the imbalance, injustice, and bureaucracy within the American criminal legal system. His story illustrates the gravity of plea bargaining and the oft-ignored challenges posed by both systemic racism and the underfunding of public defense offices.
Learn about her work as an advocate and prison jail coordinator with Emancipate NC and her podcast, The Blacklight Mass Incarceration Show. Cierra's story is a rallying call to all - to remain steadfast, champion what you believe in, and never yield in the face of adversity.

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Chapters

1. Amplified Voices (00:00:00)

2. Reconnecting With Incarcerated Husband (00:12:54)

3. Public Defenders and Plea Bargaining Issues (00:27:21)

4. Prisoner Challenges and Lack of Legal Representation (00:32:07)

5. Advocating for Wrongfully Convicted Individuals (00:37:59)

6. Advocacy and Healing in Criminal Justice (00:51:24)

7. Solitary Confinement and Junk Science (00:58:05)

8. Positive Impact (01:05:17)