Profoundly impactful storytelling

This podcast has the potential to truly change lives and has shined a light on the deep, intrinsic flaws in the criminal justice system and the prison industrial complex, particularly in Florida. Prosecutors hold tremendous power over when and for whom justice is dispensed with little oversight. The culture of closed ranks among law enforcement shows us the flaws in the “bad apple” logic - it’s not just one bad apple if they’re allowed to continue to prosecute because their peers are protecting them and allowing them to continue impacting people’s lives. Leo deserves justice, Michele deserves justice, and Jeremy deserves better than the way he’s been treated. So many people in the story have been tangentially impacted by the faults in the system, and the in-depth reporting really shows how far-reaching this problem is. The show is wonderful at showing the humanity of all involved. I hope more people listen to this podcast and work to get Leo out of prison, and even more I hope that we work to dismantle the system that put him behind bars in the first place.