When "Probable" Becomes Problematic: The Legal Path to a Wrongful Conviction & Krystal Clark w/ Exoneree Larry Smith and Attorney Pamela Rice-Campbell
What happens when a hunch is mistaken for evidence—and a man loses decades of his life because of it?
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Larry Darnell Smith, a Detroit native who was wrongfully convicted and spent over 26 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. His arrest was based on what the courts called probable cause—but what Larry and many legal experts now see as a failure of justice. Alongside Larry is Attorney Pamela Rice-Campbell. Together, they unpack how vague police suspicions, flawed procedures, and systemic bias can turn "probable cause" into a life sentence for the innocent. From courtroom battles to emotional aftermath, this episode reveals the hidden dangers of a legal standard that too often escapes scrutiny.
If you've ever wondered how easily justice can be derailed—this is the story you need to hear. ....and updates on Krystal Clark
Larry Smith (Exoneree)Justice Advocate,
Sentence: Life without parole
Convicted: 1994 Exonerated: 2021
Served 27 years for a crime he did not do.
Attorney Pamela Rice-Campbell
Pamela Rice-Campbell is a dedicated attorney specializing in Civil, Criminal, and Entertainment Law.
Attorney Pamela is also a Content creator with a YouTube channel: “Pam Esq.-The Law Intellect”***Turning A Moment Into A Movement Podcast
MISSION:
To bring awareness, organize, and create content that will be a resource that will aide families, communities, and those seeking Justice for WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS and Injustice. ...and advocating for Justice & Exoneration for GERARD HAYCRAFT. change.org/Justice4GerardTurning A Moment Ino A Moment Team:
-Jay Love Host: Founder and Creator of Turning A Moment Into A Movement, The Justice for Gerard Movement, to learn more about The Justice for Gerard Movement go to: www.change.org/Justice4Gerard
Executive Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights, G100 Prison Reforms & Reintegration Global Advisory Council Member
-Rev. Tia Littlejohn: Behavioral Therapist, Founder of the Choice Zone, G100 Global Chair G100 Prison Reforms & Reintegration, Co-Chair & Executive Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights, Author, www.thechoicezone.com
-Trische' Duckworth: Executive Director/Founder of Survivors Speak, Founder/ Lead Consultant of Value Black Lives, Social Worker, Justice Advocate, Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights, https://www.survivorsspeak.info
-Leslie McGraw: Poet, Writer, and Social Media and Voting Rights ActivistOwner, Les Go Social Media Marketing & Training (Les Go Social MM&T) Founder, Elbert Williams Voting Corner, Board Member and VOTE Caucus Leader, Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice (ICPJ) Communications Lead, Protectors of Equality in Government (PEG), Member, Allies of Mental Health of Washtenaw County www.elbertwilliamsvotingcorner.com
-Marcus Kelly: The Founder of Change Up, an organization led by the formerly incarcerated to end the big business and dehumanize policies of the prison industry. A victim of wrongful conviction Marcus spent nearly 9 years in prison. While incarcerated, he used his voice to fight for the civil rights of prisoners and successfully organized a hunger strike which led to the cancellation of Aramark’s contract due to them serving food spoiled with maggots to inmates. He also successfully fought for education and job training and filed a successful prisoner civil rights complaint against the MDOC. https://www.thechangeup.org