TSP #130 - The ‘Early Release’ of Cory Fleming + A New Dawn Rises in 2026: Looking Back at Victories and Ongoing Battles from 2025

Jan 1, 2026

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Happy New Year!

As 2025 comes to a close, the team looks back on the stories from the True Sunlight Podcast that defined the year, and the systems that made them possible. In this special year-end episode, Mandy provides an update on Cory Fleming’s ‘Early Release’ and LUNASHARK's digital librarian Kate Thomas takes listeners on a journey through twelve audio clips, one from each month, highlighting the investigations, interviews, and turning points that shaped LUNASHARK's work in 2025.

From Pastor JP Miller's lawsuit warfare and eventual federal indictment, to the corruption exposed in Scott Spivey's killing, to Karl Stoller's silencing in the Bowen Turner case—this episode traces the patterns of corruption, the protection of powerful men, and the systemic failures that continue to plague America’s justice systems. But we also celebrate the wins: Lee Gilley's indictment in Texas, the charging of former Deputy Billy Squires, the federal cyberstalking charges brought against JP Miller, and federal Child Sexual Abuse Material charges for former SC state rep RJ May and former long-time magistrate judge James Gosnell. Gosnell has pleaded not guilty.

This isn't just a recap—it's a reminder of why sunlight matters, why this work must continue, and why your support makes accountability possible. As we look toward 2026, one truth remains clear: the work is far from over, but together, we're making a difference…. And That Is A Big Deal!

** after recording this episode, Russell Laffitte reported to Federal Correctional Institution Jesup on 12/30/2025.

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Episode References

Judge Richard Gergel at Dick Harpootlian’s book signing - Facebook, Dec 18, 2025 📸

First Step Act of 2018 ⚖️

Links to Episodes:

TSP 84, TSP 89, TSP 92, TSP 95, TSP 98, TSP 104, TSP 107, TSP 110, TSP 117, TSP 121, TSP 123, TSP 128