Abuse of Power Podcast

22/12/2021

Driving or flying somewhere for the holidays? Take advantage of that time by listening to the new season of Abuse of Power on on Audible!

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Check out this great listen on Audible.com. State of Florida vs. Krishna Maharaj is an investigative journey that spans 30 years in the American justice system, beginning when a British-Trinidadian businessman was arrested for a grisly double murder in 1980s Miami. The story explores police ...

13/12/2021

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11/12/2021

Listen to Abuse Of Power: State of Florida vs. Krishna Maharaj on on Audible

29/11/2021

Listen to Season 2 of Abuse of Power now only on audible! https://www.audible.com/pd/Abuse-of-Power-State-of-Florida-vs-Krishna-Maharaj-Podcast/B09M195J7P?qid=1638213294&sr=1-7&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_7&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=CHR7DYEW675GA45FS56K

Check out this great listen on Audible.com. State of Florida vs. Krishna Maharaj is an investigative journey that spans 30 years in the American justice system, beginning when a British-Trinidadian businessman was arrested for a grisly double murder in 1980s Miami.  The story explores police ...

29/11/2021

It's "fantastically easy" to be committed for a crime you didn't do 😬 Here's how. Audible Campfire

Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYrJSvx6DR8

26/11/2021

Sometimes it’s not enough to be ‘just innocent’ of a crime in order to avoid going to prison for it. Here’s how this can happen. Audible Campfire Watch the full video here!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYrJSvx6DR8

25/11/2021

25/11/2021

You can be put in prison for a crime you didn't commit. Click the link in the bio to find out how. Audible Campfire

25/11/2021

Imprisoned for a murder you didn't commit. This is Abuse of Power with , and Audible Campfire

24/11/2021

Mark your calendars! All 6 episodes of Abuse of Power Season 2 drop on Thanksgiving, 11/25 only on Audible! Campfire

15/06/2021

“There are 3 million people in jail and prison today, far outpacing population growth and crime. Between 1980 and 2015, the number of people incarcerated increased from roughly 500,000 to 2.2. million.” Check out the ’s criminal justice fact sheet, link in bio.

18/05/2021

So excited to announce that has won the in the category of Crime & Justice - Limited Series and Specials!!! Huge thanks to and everyone who showed support. ⚖️

04/05/2021

Voting ends soon! has been nominated as a top Crime & Justice podcast at this year’s Awards, and we need your vote to help secure the #1 spot.

Abuse of Power is a podcast that identifies and discusses the various ways in which law enforcement and the US criminal justice system have victimized the very people they are supposed to protect: us.

You can use the link in our bio to cast your vote. Voting ends Thursday, May 6th.

Thank you for the support!

20/04/2021

Big news! is nominated for a Webby People's Voice Award as the best limited series in the true crime category. Link to vote is in our bio!!

15/04/2021

"A democracy cannot thrive where power remains unchecked and justice is reserved for a select few. Ignoring these cries and failing to respond to this movement is simply not an option — for peace cannot exist where justice is not served.” - John Lewis in support of the George Flyod Justice in Policing Act in June 2020

06/04/2021

According to the National Registry of Exonerations and , a majority of women (73%) exonerated in the last three decades were wrongfully convicted of crimes that never took place at all. Find out more at on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Link to listen in our bio.

23/03/2021

During Women's History Month, it's especially important to acknowledge where work still needs to be done. Read more about women in criminal justice system, link in our bio.

17/03/2021

According to the Equal Justice Initiative (), 2,500+ exonerations for wrongful convictions have occurred since 1989, with exonerees spending on average more than eight years in prison for crimes they did not commit.

02/03/2021

Ray Finch currently awaits his pardon of innocence from the state of NC. Its been 19 months since his exoneration. Until he receives a state pardon, he cannot receive restitution for time spent in prison while wrongfully convicted. Learn more about wrongful convictions on on Apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, link in our bio.

23/02/2021

70% percent of exonerees with mental disabilities falsely confessed in their cases (including 81% of mentally-disabled murder exonerees) compared to 8% of exonerees without these disabilities, according to a recent report by the National Registry of Exonerations. Learn more about false confessions on on Apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, link in our bio.

26/01/2021

Very excited to announce that Sonya and David will be appearing on along with Kristine Bunch to discuss Abuse of Power, Kristine's case, and Kristine's tireless work to build community support for exonerees, airing on Jan 27!

21/01/2021

Listen to latest episode of for a discussion with and on confirmation bias, The Staircase, and finding justice in the courtroom! Link to listen in our bio!

21/10/2020

Check out David Rudolf on a brand new episode of Wrongful Conviction: Junk Science with friend of the show .Josh to talk about the psychology of coerced confessions! Listen here: https://apple.co/37rVCUN, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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16/10/2020

Our hosts David Rudolf and Sonya Pfeiffer sat down with Vinnie Politan on Wednesday to discuss the podcast, the current state of our world, and what we can do to make positive change! Full link here: https://www.courttv.com/title/10-14-20-abuse-of-power-podcast-hosts-discuss-criminal-justice/

All ten episodes out now. Learn more and listen at: https://abuseofpowerpodcast.com/

12/10/2020

Jailhouse snitches are still used as police sources, even though they have everything to gain by providing false information. Find out how one career informant helped send an innocent man to Florida's death row on State of Florida vs. James Dailey, launching today on Apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

Find out more about the case and listen here: https://abuseofpowerpodcast.com/episode-10-james-dailey/

David Rudolf Innocence Project

James Dailey was sentenced to death in 1987 for murder, despite a complete lack of physical evidence or motive. Read about James' story here.

09/10/2020

In a current death row case, James Dailey was implicated in a 1985 murder by the true killer, Jack Pearcy, even though Pearcy has admitted to acting alone. Listen Monday on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts: https://apple.co/abuseofpower.
David Rudolf Wrongful Conviction Discussion Apple Podcasts

05/10/2020

What happens when prosecutors can't be trusted to pass along essential information to the defense in high-profile, high-stakes cases? Find out more on State of Texas vs. Hannah Overton, launching today on Apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Find out more about the case and listen here: https://abuseofpowerpodcast.com/episode-9-hannah-overton/

David Rudolf Hannah Overton is Innocent

02/10/2020

Hannah Overton was sentenced to life following the death of her foster child, after the prosecution hid evidence of the child's rare fatal eating disorder. Listen Monday on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts: https://apple.co/abuseofpower.

David Rudolf Apple Podcasts

28/09/2020

Perry Lott was another victim of Ada, Oklahoma, convicted of r**e in 1987 despite having an alibi for the time of the crime. Listen to State of Oklahoma vs. Perry Lott, launching today on Apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

Find out more about the case and listen here: https://abuseofpowerpodcast.com/episode-8-perry-lott/

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Perry Lott was accused of r**e in November 1987, despite zero evidence tying him to the crime. Although he now lives on parole as a "Free Man", justice has not been served. Read Perry's story here.

25/09/2020

In our second look into the small town of Ada, Perry Lott spent 30 years in prison as a result of police misconduct, racial bias, and faulty investigations. Listen Monday on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts: apple.co/abuseofpower.
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23/09/2020

The continuation of Karl Fontenot's story from Netflix and John Grisham's "The Innocent Man" is now live on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out State of Oklahoma vs. Karl Fontenot at the link below: https://apple.co/abuseofpower.

Thank you Karl for allowing us to tell your story! Learn more about Karl's case, here: https://abuseofpowerpodcast.com/episode-7-karl-fontenot/

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21/09/2020

Since the premiere of Netflix's The Innocent Man (based on John Grisham's stunning nonfiction book), Karl Fontenot of Ada, OK, has been released from prison -- but he might be sent back by a vindictive Ada prosecutor. Listen to State of Oklahoma vs. Karl Fontenot to get the rest of the story, launching today on Apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

Find out more about the case and listen here: https://abuseofpowerpodcast.com/episode-7-karl-fontenot/

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Karl Fontenot spent 35 years in jail for kidnapping and murder in 1984. Two years later, post-mortem work found interesting new evidence that did did not align with his confession. Read Karl's story here.

18/09/2020

In a case made famous by Netflix and John Grisham in "The Innocent Man," Karl Fontenot of Ada, OK was sentenced to die in 1985 after a forced false confession.

Listen Monday on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts: apple.co/abuseofpower.

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15/09/2020

Thank you to our partner Acast for this amazing overview of our show! These stories are so important to get out there, extremely grateful to all our participants and listeners! David Rudolf Innocence Project

14/09/2020

Quintin Morris spent 27 years in prison for a drive-by shooting he had nothing to do with — even after the true shooter confessed. Find out more on Abuse of Power: State of California vs. Quintin Morris, launching today on Apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Find out more about the case and listen here: https://abuseofpowerpodcast.com/episode-6-quintin-morris/

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Quintin Morris was arrested for attempted murder in November 1991, despite the fact that there was zero evidence tying him to the crime. Read Quintin's story here.

08/09/2020

How can someone be found guilty of a crime and sent to prison even if the judge and multiple jurors think that person is innocent?

Tune into Abuse of Power: State of California vs. Kimberly Long. Find out more about the case and listen here: https://abuseofpowerpodcast.com/episode-5-kimberly-long/

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In October of 2003, Kimberly Long was arrested for the murder of her boyfriend, and although freed, a retrial could send her back any day. Read Kimberly's story here.

04/09/2020

Efren Paredes Jr. is a Michigan prisoner who was found wrongfully guilty of murder at just 16 years old, after a racist media campaign.

His resentencing hearing is scheduled to start October 6th, and you can sign his online petition for a “time-served” sentence, which would allow his release, here: http://Bitly.com/FreeEfren

Learn more about his case on our website: https://abuseofpowerpodcast.com/episode-4-efren-parades-jr/

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Efren Paredes Jr. was sentenced to life without parole for a murder in March 1989, a murder he may have not committed. Read Efren's story here.

31/08/2020

Episode 4 of Abuse of Power launches today, on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts! https://apple.co/abuseofpower

David Rudolf Free Efrén Paredes, Jr. The Justice Collaborative Apple Podcasts Acast

‎Documentary · 2020