From slinging heroin in Puerto Rico to running massive cocaine shipments through Miami, Jaime Torres lived a life straight out of a crime novel. Shot six times, throat slashed, sentenced to life in federal prison — he should’ve been dead or buried in the system. But instead, he found God behind bars, refused to snitch, and against all odds, was released by the very judge who once said he'd never go free.

In this jaw-dropping and deeply inspiring interview, Jaime sits down with Johnny Mitchell to talk about:

-Growing up in the South Bronx and joining gangs at 13

-Working for — and eventually supplying — his own drug-dealer father

-Running 500-kilo cocaine shipments from Colombia to the U.S.

-His spiritual awakening inside prison

-Beating a life sentence after 10 years

-Now preaching hope and redemption in prisons nationwide

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In this explosive episode with Eyone Williams — a former federal inmate, shot caller, and author — who breaks down the truth behind the infamous "DC Blacks" in the federal prison system.

From growing up in Washington D.C. during the crack era to serving 17 years in some of America's most dangerous prisons, Eyone shares raw and unfiltered stories of violence, survival, and redemption. Learn how a young teen sentenced to 15-to-life became a respected leader in the prison system — and discover why the "DC Blacks" aren't what the media says they are.

🚨 Topics Covered:

-The origins of the "DC Blacks" and prison car politics

-Surviving Lorton, Youngstown, and the private prison chaos

-The brutal truth about juvenile life sentences

-Street life in 1980s D.C. during the crack epidemic

-Why federal time hits different for D.C. convicts

-Life after prison and Ion’s success as an urban fiction author

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In this jaw-dropping interview, Sharay Hayes, aka The Punisher—a veteran male stripper and escort from Harlem—opens up about his role as a key government witness in the federal case against Sean "Diddy" Combs. For the first time, Sharay exposes how his testimony backfired on the prosecution, potentially helping Diddy beat RICO and sex trafficking charges.

Inside the episode:

-Sharay's firsthand experience with Diddy and Cassie (2012–2015)

-Why the jury didn’t buy the government’s s*x trafficking narrative

-How the $30M civil payout to Cassie undermined her credibility

-Wild details from Diddy’s alleged "c*ckold" s*x parties

-The truth about Diddy’s sexuality and behavior

-Why Sharay believes the media and other witnesses lied for money

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Billionaire-turned-undercover-operative Paul Hutchinson spent a decade infiltrating trafficking rings from Thailand to Colombia, rescuing thousands of children and bringing pimps—and even corrupt judges—to justice. In this raw, eye-opening interview Paul pulls back the curtain on:

-Why trafficking is exploding in ordinary U.S. neighborhoods

-The brutal economics that turn kids into “inventory” worth $2–5 k per rape

-How traffickers groom victims and manipulate broken foster systems

-Paul’s record-setting rescue mission in Cartagena that saved 120+ children in one day

-The surprising link between porn addiction, repressed sexuality, and pedophile demand

-Psychedelic-assisted healing that helped Paul—and other operators—recover from PTSD

-Real-world tips parents can use today to keep kids safe

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Can the Epstein scandal still shake U.S. power—and did foreign intelligence already weaponize it?

Former CIA operations officer Andy Bustamante joins host Johnny Mitchell to unpack the DOJ’s sudden claim that “no co-conspirators” exist, the long tradition of sexual-blackmail ops, rumors of Mossad’s hand in Epstein’s network, the collapse of the Diddy trafficking trial, and what it all means for America’s economy, politics, and future.

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In less than a decade, Tren de Aragua evolved from a Venezuelan prison gang into a transnational criminal powerhouse, spreading fear and influence from Chile to New York. In this deep-dive interview, crime expert Chris Dalby exposes how the gang's roots in the failed Venezuelan state allowed it to expand through mass migration, government corruption, and ruthless tactics.

We uncover:

-How a prison became a criminal empire's headquarters

-The gang’s expansion strategy across Latin America and the U.S.

-Their business model: extortion, human trafficking, drugs, and more

-Ties to the Venezuelan government and political assassinations

-Presence in American cities like New York, Nashville, and Bozeman

-Use of cryptocurrency and illegal gold mining to launder millions

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"David"—a former sicario for the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG)—shares his harrowing journey into one of the most dangerous cartels in Mexico. From being recruited via TikTok to experiencing brutal military-style training, live executions, and deadly shootouts, David opens up about the psychological toll, the violence, and ultimately, his escape.

-Recruitment via social media

-Life inside CJNG training camps

-Execution orders and internal punishment

-Gunfights with rival cartels and military forces

-Escaping the cartel and living with guilt

-Reflections on trauma, redemption, and starting over

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In this powerful and unfiltered interview, Mike Moy—a former made man in the infamous Fuk Ching Syndicate and later a 25-year NYPD officer—breaks down the bloody history of Chinese-American gangs in New York City's Chinatown during the 70s, 80s, and early 90s.

From underground gambling parlors, prostitution rings, and extortion rackets, to the $1 billion heroin trade and brutal gang wars, Mike reveals shocking insider details never before shared so openly. He explains how the Tong associations, triads, and local street gangs like the Ghost Shadows, Flying Dragons, and BTK worked together—and what ultimately led to their collapse under federal RICO prosecutions.

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I went down to the Mexican state of Coahuila to train with a highly specialized tactical group that successful went to war with the notorious Los Zetas cartel and WON. They are so effective that there is no presence of major criminal organizations in the entire state. I wanted to see how Mexico's greatest group of cartel hunters trained firsthand and they were happy to show me.

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While the Sinaloa Cartel has been in headlines for the capture of infamous leader El Mayo Zambada and the infighting that is causing it's own fracture, another cartel has begun to rise to the top and take control of the country- The New Generation Jalisco Cartel aka CJNG. We went to Guadalajara- the home base for CJNG- to see what's REALLY happening with the world's most militarized drug cartel by talking to sicarios, special forces and the population that has been affected by all of it. What we found was way more shocking than we could have ever anticipated.

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