Jarrett Adams
Co-founder of Life After Justice, legal advocate, and recipient of the Investigator of the Year Award. Wrongfully convicted and spent nearly 10 years in prison before being exonerated.
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Jan 29, 2024 • 55min
Reinventing From Within | Jarrett Adams (Replay)
Jarrett Adams, co-founder of Life After Justice and a wrongful conviction survivor, shares his incredible journey from prison to advocacy. He discusses the profound emotional impact of his incarceration and the bond with his mother that grew through struggles. Jarrett reveals how his hardships motivated him to pursue a law degree, aiming to champion justice for others. He emphasizes the importance of education as a tool for reform and reflects on his inspiring transformation, showing how resilience can lead to impactful change.
Oct 23, 2024 • 1h 36min
#015 - Jarrett Adams - The Prison Industrial Complex
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.
