#015 - Jarrett Adams - The Prison Industrial Complex

Oct 23, 2024

Jarrett Adams, a defense attorney and founder of Life After Justice, shares his harrowing story of being wrongfully convicted at 17. He discusses the realities of navigating the criminal justice system and the systemic issues leading to wrongful convictions, like overburdened public defenders and racial bias. The conversation delves into the prison industrial complex's economic incentives and exploitation of inmates. Adams emphasizes the need for reform to address disparities and advocate for empathy in justice, highlighting the importance of community support for exonerated individuals.