Gin & Justice
Heyyy… let's talk about JUSTICE! It's been a long day, pour some gin and have a seat. Justine and Amanda are shedding light on the inner workings of the criminal justice system, taking a deep dive into the many perspectives, and giving listeners a look at the system through the eyes of all walks of life. They discuss the successes and many failures of the system allowing listeners to understand the side of justice that’s often not portrayed. Gin & Justice highlights stories that are often forgotten in the "True Crime" category, and that is, views and perspectives from the real criminal justice system. You’ll hear discussions on the impacts the criminal justice system on those who are incarcerated, their loved ones, and those who are wrongfully convicted, and highlights of how substance use disorder and mental health are criminalized and have fueled a system of mass incarceration.Follow and subscribe for weekly behind the scenes look at the American Criminal Legal System.
Gin & Justice
Bobby Bostic: Dear Momma
On this week's episode of Gin & Justice, Justine and Amanda both share some interesting news, then they talk with Bobby Bostic. Bobby was sentenced to 241 years for a non-homicide case, at the young age of 16. He never gave up hope though, and he's free now to tell his story. He has also authored many books, and even started a charity in honor of his mother, Dear Momma.
How criminal justice reform reduced 600 California inmates' prison terms by 11,000 years:https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-08-03/california-criminal-justice-reform-reduced-prison-terms-felony-murder
5th Circuit panel strikes down Mississippi’s lifetime felony voting ban:
https://apple.news/AV4E8PEtYSYO07BI4jNGQiA
For more info on Bobby:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Bostic
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For Bobby's Books: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Bobby-Bostic/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ABobby+Bostic
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