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The Prison Industrial Complex with Jarrett Adams - MOB015

2024/10/23
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Jarrett Adams, a defense attorney, shares his personal experience of being wrongfully convicted at 17. He highlights the inadequacy of his court-appointed attorney, who failed to conduct a thorough investigation, leading to his conviction despite exculpatory evidence.
  • Court-appointed attorneys are often overworked and under-resourced, hindering their ability to provide effective defense.
  • Lack of investigation and failure to present exculpatory evidence can lead to wrongful convictions.

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Jarrett Adams is a defense attorney, author, and founder of Life After Justice, a nonprofit focused on fighting wrongful convictions and supporting reintegration for exonerated individuals. In this episode, we get into his story of being wrongfully convicted at 17, the realities of navigating the criminal justice system, and the harsh conditions inside a supermax prison. We discuss the systemic issues that lead to wrongful convictions, including overburdened public defenders, incentivized witnesses, and racial bias in jury selection. We also explore the prison industrial complex, its economic incentives, and how it profits from incarcerated individuals.