The Wall Behind and Beyond

Louis L. Reed, a name that needs no introduction, remains a pivotal force in driving meaningful change within our criminal justice system. Listen in as Louis imparts profound insights that resonates long after the discussion ends.

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Phillip had an electrifying conversation with Scarlett West of A&E 60 Days In about her experience and thoughts about jail and what she learned from her experience.

Here the inspiring stoties of three amazing women who are standing strong and supporting their men who are behind the wall.

Jeffrey Deskovic, Esq, M.A, is an internationally recognized wrongful conviction expert and founder of The Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation for Justice. Through his foundation, he has freed 14 wrongful convicted people and helped to passed 6 laws. Attorney, Deskovic serves on the Global Advisory Council of Restorative Justice International, has given 100's presentation nationally and internationally; makes frequent media appearances and has hundreds of articles in print. Jeffrey's motivation is that he spent 16 years in prison from age 16-32 for a murder and rape which he didn't commit prior to being exonerated by DNA Testing. Such a powerful story and one that we invite you to listen to.

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I'm honored to have a candid conversation with Attorney Veneta L. Sydnor whose journey is both heart-wrenching and inspiring. Veneta's brother was incarcerated at the tender age of 17. Tired of getting the run around by attorneys, Veneta went to law school and became an attorney so she could represent her brother. Sadly, he died of a heart attack while incarcerated. Veneta is now dedicating her career to represent and fight for justice for those caught up in the criminal legal system. Veneta shares her powerful story, shedding light on the personal and systemic challenges she faced, and her unwavering commitment to advocate for the rights of the incarcerated. This episode promises to be a moving testament to the strength of the human spirit and the enduring quest for justice.

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Bruce Bryan was wrongfully incarcerated at the age of 23 and went on to spend 29 long years in maximum-security prison in New York State.

As a result of a corrupt prosecutor who consistently bribed witnesses, and simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time, Bruce was handed down a life sentence for a crime he did not commit.

With a deep belief that prison was not where he was supposed to be, a fierce sense of hope and trust in a higher power, Bruce made the decision to let time serve him. Bruce viewed his sentence as time given, not time taken, and maintains that time is the most precious resource that we have. 

From the outset, Bruce was committed to ensuring he didn’t become hardened by the cold and often violent harshness of the prison system, which more often than not, results in inmates returning back inside its walls, after periods of prolonged separation from humanity.Thus, embarking his journey of transforming his life by pursuing higher education, reading broadly, and exploring as many self-development opportunities as were available to him.

Bruce Bryan was granted executive clemency by New York State Governor Kathy Hochul December 2022.  He was released from custody April 24, 2023.  He is currently fighting for full exoneration and a declaration of innocence.  Bruce became the first client of the Perlmutter Center.  Attorney Josh Dubin continues to represent him.  The re-review of his case is in progress by the Queens County District Attorney’s Office Conviction Integrity Unit.

Since being released, Mr. Bryan has spoken at numerous events, including an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience. Mr. Bryan has attended the French Embassy in support of ending the death penalty and supporting the release of wrongfully convicted death row prisoner, Keith Lamar.  Mr. Bryan is passionate about bringing awareness and empowering others through his message of hope, resilience and a commitment to the never-ending journey of self-improvement.   

Bruce is currently employed as a Senior Client Advocate at the Queens Defenders.  Bruce works with a team of skilled attorneys that handle cases across a broad spectrum, ranging from misdemeanors to major trials and homicides. His work encompasses getting involved with clients and advocating for alternatives to incarceration.  The goal is to engage in decarceration and limit the impact of a criminal record on employment, housing, education, and public benefits.

Host Phillip A. Jones, Jr. talks with Britney Allen Jones, Founder and CEO of The Chad Lake Foundation about turning tragedy into triumph. Britney runs an organization that brings substantive and holistic support to justice-impacted men and women as they reintegrate into their communities. #justice #prisonreform #redemption #reentry #justicereform #healing

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Host Phillip A. Jones talks to Geoffrey King, civil rights attorney and Executive Editor of Open Vallejo, the first non-profit news organization in Vallejo, California. After witnessing police violence in his hometown, Geoff used his education as well as his experiences as a litigator and founded Open Vallejo, the first non-profit news source in Vallejo, California. Over the past several years, Geoff and his team have broken major stories covering the recent badge-bending scandal within the Vallejo Police Department, and digging deep into the coffers and archives of local government. Geoff has brought much needed transparency and a new perspective to reporting and his non-profit, open-source model is changing the face of investigative journalism. We will cover some of Open Vallejo's biggest stories, including the Vallejo Police Department's badge bending scandal. #justice #transparency #freedomofthepress #media

Host Phillip A. Jones, Jr. talks with Crystal Sheffield of Sacramento Area Reentry Collaborative about the changing face of reentry services. Crystal runs an organization that brings advocates and service providers together to pool resources and find alternative ways to support justice-impacted men and women as they reintegrate into their communities. #justice #prisonreform #redemption #reentry #justicereform