For the Innocent

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Hosted by Michael Semanchik, For the Innocent exposes the shocking reality of wrongful convictions through raw, first-person stories from the exonerated. Season 3 returns September 9th featuring powerful accounts from Amanda Knox, JJ Velasquez, Bruce Lisker— three exonerees whose names have become synonymous with injustice— and more. Through their voices, uncover how the justice system failed them, what it took to win back their freedom, and the lifelong impact of being branded guilty while innocent. Plus, hear legal and criminal experts break down the systemic flaws from false confessions and eyewitness misidentifications to flawed forensic science and corrupt police officers. This season...

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Recent episodes

  • The Exoneree Band – Finding Purpose and Healing After Wrongful IncarcerationApr 2, 2026 · 40 min
  • Why Being Right Won’t Set You Free — Hard Knox with Amanda KnoxJan 27, 2026 · 1 hr 14 min
  • Presumed Guilty: The Framing of William Michael DillonJan 13, 2026 · 58 min
  • Survivors Guide to Prison: Examining a Broken System with Matthew CookeDec 17, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
  • From Prison to the Oscars: The True Story Behind Sing Sing and Rehabilitation Through the ArtsNov 18, 2025 · 59 min
  • A Murdered Cop and a Mishandled Mugshot – JJ Velazquez’s Wrongful ConvictionNov 4, 2025 · 50 min
  • The Collapse of a Conviction: How an LAPD Cop and Two Journalists Unraveled the Case Against Bruce LiskerOct 21, 2025 · 1 hr 0 min
  • A Deceitful Detective & Manipulated Evidence – The Wrongful Conviction of Bruce LiskerOct 7, 2025 · 53 min
  • Breaking Down the Amanda Knox Case: Facts vs. FrenzySep 23, 2025 · 57 min
  • The Amanda Knox Story: Her Fight for Justice on the Global StageSep 9, 2025 · 46 min

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