For our 100th episode, we bring you one of the most compelling and difficult conversations yet. This case is notoriously known as the capital trial of Nikolas Cruz, the Parkland shooter.

Our special guests are Casey Secor, one of the attorneys, and Katie O'Shea, the mitigation specialist. Together, they give a rare and insightful look into the high-stakes defense work that saved Nikolas Cruz's life.

This episode is not about excusing, but about understanding: the role of mitigation, the weight of capital defense, and the commitment to ensuring that even in the most notorious cases, the Constitution and due process remain alive.

It's an exceptional, sobering, and deeply human conversation — and a milestone for Another Not Guilty.

This one comes straight out of Sacramento. Public defender Kyle H tells the tale of a client with six children by six different women — and one of them put a criminal case on him.

What followed was a messy family drama dragged into a courtroom, where the state thought the jury would buy their story. Kyle, however, cut through the chaos with sharp advocacy and a clear defense narrative, leading the jury to the only outcome that made sense: not guilty.

It's a wild ride of family conflict, courtroom strategy, and the importance of having a defender who can navigate drama inside and outside the courtroom.

This one's straight out of a small-town sitcom. Public defender Matt Kellegrew from the Nevada City Public Defender's Office shares how a domestic violence case unraveled after the investigating officers — who just happened to be married to each other — put their credibility on trial.

Add in Ashley Ray as a special guest co-host, and you've got the perfect mix of courtroom drama and comic relief. The jury saw through the small-town tangle and handed down the only verdict that made sense: not guilty.

Because when your key witnesses double as husband and wife, maybe you don't have the most airtight investigation.

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This one's straight out of a small-town sitcom. Public defender Matt Kellegrew from the Nevada City Public Defender's Office shares how a domestic violence case unraveled after the investigating officers — who just happened to be married to each other — put their credibility on trial.

Add in Ashley Ray as a special guest co-host, and you've got the perfect mix of courtroom drama and comic relief. The jury saw through the small-town tangle and handed down the only verdict that made sense: not guilty.

Because when your key witnesses double as husband and wife, maybe you don't have the most airtight investigation.

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This episode flips the script: instead of a public defender telling the tale, we hear from a prosecutor reflecting on a not guilty verdict they say came down to jury nullification.

The case? A neighborhood watch gone wrong. The charges? Serious enough that the state thought conviction was a lock. But the jury had other ideas.

Was this a bold act of jury independence — or just the state refusing to admit its case was weak? You decide, as we explore how one trial turned into a lesson on community, credibility, and the limits of the law.

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This episode stars Dustin Talbot, a Federal Deputy Public Defender, who shares one of the most jaw-dropping trial stories we've heard in a while. His client — who had snitched on his gang — found himself in the crosshairs of a "G-Queen" whose crew tried to have him killed.

What followed was a courtroom chess match with life-and-death stakes. Dustin breaks down how he maneuvered through the prosecution's theory, exposed the cracks, and ultimately walked his client out the front door with a not guilty.

It's part true-crime thriller, part trial strategy masterclass — and proof that in the courtroom, every move counts.

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This episode highlights the grit and dedication of the Monroe County Public Defender's Office in Indiana. Kyle Duggar and his team share how they defended a client accused of attempted murder — a case tangled up in issues of race, guns, and even a subway sandwich.

The prosecution thought they had their narrative locked, but the defense dismantled it piece by piece, exposing the holes and showing the jury the truth. The verdict? Not guilty.

It's part trial story, part social commentary, and all the reason why public defenders matter.

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Season 6 kicks off with a bang — literally. Zack Kitaynik from the San Joaquin Public Defender's Office takes us inside a murder trial where his client faced life-changing charges. The state painted it as cold-blooded, but Zack showed the jury the truth: this was self-defense.

Through sharp advocacy and fearless trial work, Zack dismantled the prosecution's theory and gave the jury the roadmap to justice. The verdict? Not guilty.

It's a high-stakes trial, a bold defense, and the perfect way to launch a new season of Another Not Guilty.

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Here's the 2nd half of the Season 5 finale.