Failing Justice

Justin Carlson

The Failing Justice Podcast, where real conversations about criminal justice unfold. Founded by law enforcement veteran, Justin Carlson, we bring insider insights to the forefront. Join us as we tackle issues like police reform, systemic challenges, and wrongful convictions. Get ready for unfiltered discussions, inspiring stories, and expert interviews. Together, let's challenge norms, amplify voices, and drive change. Tune in for a unique perspective on justice, advocacy, and the journey to a fair and equitable society.NOTE: Failing Justice serves as a free speech platform committed to discussing a spectrum of stories surrounding truth, justice, corruption, and the broader legal system. The podcast embraces diverse insights on these matters, recognizing the inherent controversy within the legal discourse. Our aim is to promote open dialogue and critical examination of these topics while maintaining a professional and respectful environment.**Listener discretion is advised**

  1. 2024-08-17

    Championing the Voices of the Victimized

    In this episode, we’re joined by Aswad, Vice President of ASJ, who shares his compelling journey from being a promising basketball player to becoming a leading advocate for justice reform. On August 24, 2009, at just 26 years old, Aswad was preparing to embark on a professional basketball career in Europe when his life was tragically altered by a near-fatal shooting. Despite this life-changing event, Aswad turned his personal tragedy into a mission to empower communities, particularly young men of color, and to advocate for smart justice reform. Aswad's work with ASJ focuses on expanding a national network of crime survivors and elevating their voices in state and federal policy debates. With a Master of Social Work from the University of Connecticut and a B.A. in Business Management from Elms College, Aswad has become one of the most influential voices in the fight against gun violence and justice reform. His story has been highlighted in various prominent media outlets, including the New Yorker, NPR, Sacramento Bee, VICE/The Marshall Project, and the Hartford Courant, among others. Before joining ASJ, Aswad was a key figure in Connecticut's justice reform movement, founding Hartford Action to improve the relationship between the Greater Hartford community and the justice system. Support the show Support The Organization: https://failingjustice.org/support Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/failing1justice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/failing1justice/ X (Twitter): https://www.Twitter.com/failing1justice YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@failing1justice Justin’s Public Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/founderfj Website: https://www.failingjustice.org TikTok: @failing1justice

    1h 48m
  2. 2024-05-10

    A Detailed Look Into a Conviction Integrity Unit | Guest: Cynthia Garza

    Justin and Preston welcome Cynthia Garza to the podcast. Cynthia Garza is the Special Fields Bureau Chief of the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office’s and Chief of the Conviction Integrity Unit (CIU). The CIU primarily reviews cases concerning allegations of innocence, but it also reviews cases involving instances of wrongful conviction.  Ms. Garza is the longest tenured prosecutor in any CIU in the nation and is frequently consulted by other jurisdictions for advice on establishing and running a CIU. She trains prosecutors in Dallas County, as well as travels around the state and country training and speaking to prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, law enforcement, students and community members about actual innocence and wrongful convictions.  Ms. Garza was named a Rising Star in 2008 and 2009 by Texas Super Lawyers Magazine and was awarded the La Cima Latina Government Leader by the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in 2014. She has served on the Board of Directors for the Dallas Hispanic Bar Association (DHBA) and Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (DAYL). She has also co-chaired committees with the Dallas Bar Association, DHBA, and DAYL. Justin and Preston also welcome back Tyrone Day, an exoneree that worked directly with Cynthia and her team at the CIU until his exoneration in May of 2023. Tyrone is a past guest of the Failing Justice Podcast. Join us as we get valuable insight from Ms. Garza. Support the show Support The Organization: https://failingjustice.org/support Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/failing1justice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/failing1justice/ X (Twitter): https://www.Twitter.com/failing1justice YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@failing1justice Justin’s Public Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/founderfj Website: https://www.failingjustice.org TikTok: @failing1justice

    1h 32m

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The Failing Justice Podcast, where real conversations about criminal justice unfold. Founded by law enforcement veteran, Justin Carlson, we bring insider insights to the forefront. Join us as we tackle issues like police reform, systemic challenges, and wrongful convictions. Get ready for unfiltered discussions, inspiring stories, and expert interviews. Together, let's challenge norms, amplify voices, and drive change. Tune in for a unique perspective on justice, advocacy, and the journey to a fair and equitable society.NOTE: Failing Justice serves as a free speech platform committed to discussing a spectrum of stories surrounding truth, justice, corruption, and the broader legal system. The podcast embraces diverse insights on these matters, recognizing the inherent controversy within the legal discourse. Our aim is to promote open dialogue and critical examination of these topics while maintaining a professional and respectful environment.**Listener discretion is advised**