The Joe Rogan Experience #2287 - Josh Dubin & J.D. Tomlinson
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Mar 11, 2025 
Josh Dubin, a civil rights attorney and head of the Perlmutter Center for Legal Justice, teams up with J.D. Tomlinson, a former prosecutor who faced wrongful accusations himself. They dive into the harrowing journey of wrongful convictions, spotlighting the Ohio Four case and the role of unreliable testimonies. Their discussion tackles flaws in the grand jury system, the emotional fallout for wrongfully accused individuals, and the pressing need for legal reforms. They also confront the devastating impact of community biases on justice.
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The Ohio Four Case
- The Ohio Four were wrongfully convicted of murder based on a paid informant's false testimony.
- The informant, William Avery Jr., later admitted to fabricating the story for reward money.
Initial Contact
- Josh Dubin contacted J.D. Tomlinson about the case but was initially ignored.
- After Dubin appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience, Tomlinson reached out, leading to a meeting.
Office Romance Fallout
- J.D. Tomlinson's relationship with a colleague turned contentious, leading to arguments caught on camera.
- This footage was released, causing embarrassment and contributing to his later legal troubles.