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“Good morning and Godspeed. It’s ya boy Elliott Carterr reporting live from the gutter.” LFTG Radio isn’t here to coddle the culture. We’re here to confront it. Rooted in truth and reporting from the real, we pull back the curtain on power, pain, and propaganda — straight from the streets to the global stage. This is where mainstream media won’t go. Where the gutter meets geopolitics. Where unfiltered voices challenge the narrative, and real stories refuse to stay buried. We’re not chasing clout — we’re chasing clarity. From the courtroom to the corner store, from Africa to Rikers, we ask what others won’t. No spin. No sellout. Just straight facts from the frontlines. This ain’t no fairytale — this is LFTG.

  1. Inside the Bricks of South Jamaica Queens: Leadership and Brotherhood

    11H AGO

    Inside the Bricks of South Jamaica Queens: Leadership and Brotherhood

    Send a text In this episode, Elliott Carterr meets Studda Diamond in person inside the South Jamaica, Queens projects — the buildings locals call the bricks. The conversation takes place right in the hallways and courtyard where he grew up, walking through the environment that shaped his mindset long before reputation or titles ever came into play. As they move through the neighborhood, Studda reflects on the principles he says defined real leadership: unity, discipline, and responsibility to the people around you. He explains how those early morals carried into the brotherhood he later became part of, where leadership meant serving the team — making sure everyone was safe, fed, and moving with structure. The discussion also touches on how the culture evolved over time, the difference between living the code and just speaking on it, and why the original focus on loyalty and community sometimes gets lost when history becomes content. Recorded on location in South Jamaica, Queens, this is a firsthand walk-through of the places — and the mindset — that helped shape the story. Support the show 🌐 Full stories & reporting: LFTGRadio.com 📺 YouTube exclusives & updates: @LFTGRadio 📱 TikTok updates & commentary: @elliott_carterr Not for clicks — for clarity.

    26 min
  2. The Shamgod Story: Inside a Gutter Justice Investigation

    FEB 25

    The Shamgod Story: Inside a Gutter Justice Investigation

    Send a text On this episode of LFTG Radio, we step into serious justice work with a case that exposes how wrongful convictions are built — and protected. Shamgod Jay joins us to tell the full story of how he lost 25 years of his life after a manipulated photo array, coerced witness statements, racial bias in a rural jurisdiction, ineffective counsel, and suppressed exculpatory evidence combined to secure a conviction that should never have stood. What began as three separate photo arrays that did not identify him changed when his image was moved into the “gunman” position. Years later, buried documentation confirmed that the original identification did not point to Shamgod at all. Add to that documented hand injuries — splints and severed tendons that made it physically impossible for him to commit the crime as alleged — and you’re left with a case riddled with red flags that were ignored at trial. We’re also joined by Derrick Hamilton, Deputy Director of the 👉🏾 Perlmutter Center for Legal Justice at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, a center dedicated to reviewing wrongful convictions and addressing forensic misuse and systemic misconduct. Hamilton, who himself was wrongfully incarcerated for over two decades before being exonerated, discusses the active review of Shamgod’s case and the broader structural issues that allow wrongful convictions to persist — including absolute immunity protections that shield prosecutors and police from accountability. In this episode, we break down: How eyewitness identifications become contaminatedThe role of “serial informants” testifying across multiple countiesWhat Brady violations mean in real lifeHow suppressed evidence and procedural blocks shut down innocence claimsWhy accountability in wrongful conviction cases remains rareThis conversation is part of the work connected to The Gutter Justice Project, LFTG’s division focused on wrongful convictions and systemic accountability. If you want to connect directly: 📘 To reach Shamgod Jay, connect via Facebook: 👉🏾 Shamgod Jay on Facebook 📸 To reach Derrick Hamilton / Top Notch Legal, connect via Instagram: 👉🏾 Top Notch Legal on Instagram Listen. Share. Stay informed. Support the show 🌐 Full stories & reporting: LFTGRadio.com 📺 YouTube exclusives & updates: @LFTGRadio 📱 TikTok updates & commentary: @elliott_carterr Not for clicks — for clarity.

    42 min
  3. When the Cheese Is Federal

    FEB 19

    When the Cheese Is Federal

    Send a text In this episode of LFTG Radio, Elliott Carterr connects live with Pearlie “Larry Love” Johnson and his people as they revisit Johnson’s 2008 federal trial in the Eastern District of New York and the fallout it created back home. The conversation centers on Jovane Jenkins, who appeared on the government’s witness list and took the stand during the trial. From there, Larry and the others speak bluntly about what courtroom testimony means in their world — drawing a hard line between “the streets” and “the sidewalk,” calling out what they see as excuse-making, and describing how “paperwork culture” reshapes reputations long after sentencing. It’s a raw, unfiltered look at how federal trials echo through neighborhoods: loyalty vs. survival, credibility vs. politics, and why one witness’s testimony can divide entire circles for years. (Note: Characterizations and labels used in the episode reflect the speakers’ views and the public narrative surrounding the case.) Support the show 🌐 Full stories & reporting: LFTGRadio.com 📺 YouTube exclusives & updates: @LFTGRadio 📱 TikTok updates & commentary: @elliott_carterr Not for clicks — for clarity.

    15 min
  4. This Call May Be Monitored

    JAN 20

    This Call May Be Monitored

    Send a text This episode presents raw recorded phone calls connected to the Onondaga County case involving Jerry Benton, also known as Bleek. Both calls were masterminded by Nahkeen Lewis-Bush, who appears on the line and steers the conversations with intent. The first call features General “Iceberg” Davis, a cooperating witness in the Jerry Benton case. The second call features Malik “Lito” Robertson, also identified as a cooperating witness in the same case. Across both conversations, the speakers address cooperation, alleged statements, subpoenas, trial testimony, and their own versions of events — in their own words, without interruption, edits, or analysis. Listeners will hear denials, justifications, and pointed remarks that sit at the center of the case narrative. This episode is released without commentary or conclusions. ➡️ In the next episode, Nahkeen Lewis-Bush breaks everything down — the context, the contradictions, the record, and why these calls matter in understanding the Jerry Benton case in Onondaga County. Listen closely. Support the show 🌐 Full stories & reporting: LFTGRadio.com 📺 YouTube exclusives & updates: @LFTGRadio 📱 TikTok updates & commentary: @elliott_carterr Not for clicks — for clarity.

    41 min
  5. Vacated, Reinstated — How New York Took Back a Man’s Freedom: The Story of Baby Sam

    12/17/2025

    Vacated, Reinstated — How New York Took Back a Man’s Freedom: The Story of Baby Sam

    Send a text For more than 33 years, Samuel “Baby Sam” Edmondson lived inside a conviction the courts would later acknowledge was broken. In 2022, a Brooklyn Supreme Court judge vacated that conviction after finding unreliable witnesses, suppressed evidence, and investigative misconduct tied to NYPD Detective Louis Scarcella. Baby Sam walked free and began rebuilding his life. Three years later, the State of New York reinstated part of that same conviction — without a new trial — sending him back to prison. In this exclusive interview, Baby Sam speaks in his own words about: Having his conviction vacated after three decadesWhat the court acknowledged about his caseLiving free, then being ordered back into custodyThe role of police misconduct and prosecutorial decisionsWhy he believes the system is still refusing full accountabilityThis conversation is not about mythology or headlines. It is about due process, state power, and what happens when the justice system reverses its own admission of error. 👉🏾 Read the full reporting: The Gutter Report: Vacated, Reinstated — How New York Took Back a Man’s Freedom 👉🏾 Take action: Sign the petition calling for accountability and transparency Support the show 🌐 Full stories & reporting: LFTGRadio.com 📺 YouTube exclusives & updates: @LFTGRadio 📱 TikTok updates & commentary: @elliott_carterr Not for clicks — for clarity.

    53 min
  6. The Syracuse Setup: Inside the Case of Nahkeen Lewis-Bush

    12/13/2025

    The Syracuse Setup: Inside the Case of Nahkeen Lewis-Bush

    Send a text Start with the evidence — not the rumor. In this episode of LFTG Radio, we speak directly with Nahkeen Lewis-Bush, calling in from Sing Sing Correctional Facility, where he is serving a 40-year sentence for a case that, according to the record, involved no victim testimony, no shot fired, and sworn affidavits clearing him of responsibility. This conversation begins with the human reality behind the paperwork: life on state parole, sleeping in a rescue mission, scraping together money on a rainy night in Syracuse — and how a paid ride would later become the foundation of a prosecution’s theory. From there, we move deliberately into the documents that define freedom or confinement in New York State: grand jury minutes, affidavits, discovery failures, and alleged violations of the state’s speedy trial rules. Nahkeen explains why the grand jury minutes are central to his claim of innocence, asserting they show the alleged victim never described himself as a victim and never appeared at trial — despite jurors being told he would. We examine the prosecution’s shifting theory, the absence of witness statements, and sworn affidavits from co-defendants stating Nahkeen did nothing. We also discuss plea negotiations that dropped from 15 years to 6, the pressure of trial penalties, and the unsettling reality that he has now served more time than the offer he refused. Inside the walls, Nahkeen describes surviving through faith, prayer, and relentless self-education, while helping others navigate appeals and post-conviction relief — a reminder that in a system built on deadlines and disclosures, knowledge can move cases when institutions stall. This is not a debate episode. It is a record-based conversation. If justice is supposed to be the product of due process plus facts, this case raises serious questions about whether either was honored. 📄 Related reporting and source documents: • The Syracuse Setup: What Happened to Nahkeen Lewis-Bush • The Syracuse Setup, Part II: Inside the Paperwork the State Tried to Bury If you care about wrongful convictions, grand jury transparency, discovery obligations, and prosecutorial accountability, this episode is required listening. Share it with someone who believes facts matter — and leave a review telling us which document or claim you want examined next. Support the show 🌐 Full stories & reporting: LFTGRadio.com 📺 YouTube exclusives & updates: @LFTGRadio 📱 TikTok updates & commentary: @elliott_carterr Not for clicks — for clarity.

    23 min
  7. The System vs. Jekai Reid-John: When Innocence Beats the Odds

    10/05/2025

    The System vs. Jekai Reid-John: When Innocence Beats the Odds

    Send a text His name ran in national headlines as the so-called “casino follower.” The courtroom called him something else: “not guilty.” After four years behind bars without bail, Jekai Reid-John joins LFTG Radio for his first exclusive interview, sitting down with his father Dwayne Reid to set the record straight. Together, they walk through the truth behind the case:     •    A first trial miscast as a hung jury, when jurors had already acquitted Jekai on the most serious charges.     •    A second trial ending in full acquittal, with the last conspiracy charge dismissed days later.     •    The casino footage cut to fit a narrative, versus the full story of that night.     •    The evidence gaps — a 9mm gun found elsewhere against .380 casings at the scene, no DNA, no possession charge in Pennsylvania.     •    And the co-defendant’s plea deal and testimony, blaming Jekai while he himself was caught trying to board a flight to Dubai. Through it all, the heart of this story is family. Dwayne reflects on the cost of fighting a case this big — financial, emotional, spiritual — and the strength he drew from his son’s composure. Jekai speaks on “minute by minute” freedom, rebuilding with his children, repairing time with his father, and turning his survival into service for others still trapped in a system that assumes guilt first. This isn’t courtroom spin — it’s the exclusive story of resilience, loyalty, and truth told in their own words. Support the show 🌐 Full stories & reporting: LFTGRadio.com 📺 YouTube exclusives & updates: @LFTGRadio 📱 TikTok updates & commentary: @elliott_carterr Not for clicks — for clarity.

    30 min
  8. Live From the Feds: Trag Speaks on Loyalty, Lyrics & The Rap Act

    10/01/2025

    Live From the Feds: Trag Speaks on Loyalty, Lyrics & The Rap Act

    Send a text The line between storytelling and evidence gets tested when prosecutors treat rap like sworn testimony. In this episode, Elliott Carterr sits down with Trag, calling in from a federal facility in Philly, to unpack the slow grind of pre-sentencing, the PSI process, and why the Rap Act could mean the difference between a fair trial and a narrative stacked against an artist. This isn’t spectacle — it’s a close look at how daily life on the unit, staffing shortages, and bureaucratic delays shape a person’s outlook while the system decides their future. Trag breaks down the facts: no recovered weapons, no DNA, no gunshot residue on his clothing — just lyrics used as evidence. We dive into how prosecutors frame bars as confessions, how jurors can misread persona as fact, and why reforms to protect artistic expression matter for anyone who values free speech. There’s more here than law and headlines. Trag speaks on loyalty that shows up with deeds, not posts. He talks about supporting his daughter, honoring lost loved ones, and holding peace even when rumors fly. We keep it honest about who checks in during the hardest stretches and why clout isn’t a plan. By the end, you’ll understand the PSI, the stakes of the Rap Act, and the human cost of turning art into evidence. Listen, share with a friend, and if this moved you — tap subscribe, drop a review, and pass the petition link along so the people who shape the rules hear from you. ✍🏾 Sign the Rap Act petition here Support the show 🌐 Full stories & reporting: LFTGRadio.com 📺 YouTube exclusives & updates: @LFTGRadio 📱 TikTok updates & commentary: @elliott_carterr Not for clicks — for clarity.

    12 min
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“Good morning and Godspeed. It’s ya boy Elliott Carterr reporting live from the gutter.” LFTG Radio isn’t here to coddle the culture. We’re here to confront it. Rooted in truth and reporting from the real, we pull back the curtain on power, pain, and propaganda — straight from the streets to the global stage. This is where mainstream media won’t go. Where the gutter meets geopolitics. Where unfiltered voices challenge the narrative, and real stories refuse to stay buried. We’re not chasing clout — we’re chasing clarity. From the courtroom to the corner store, from Africa to Rikers, we ask what others won’t. No spin. No sellout. Just straight facts from the frontlines. This ain’t no fairytale — this is LFTG.

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  • Creator
    Elliott Carterr
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    72
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 LFTG Radio
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