Advocating for truth and justice reform: In conversation with Dr. Raj Bothra and Producer Prashant Shah

[Audio version of episode 17. Watch video version at https://www.youtube.com/@jeniferdebellis. 

I put together this Restore Your Inner Warrior® series with power-packed tools that will help you strengthen your inner warrior and overcome the things holding you back from living your best life. If you’re ready to boldly step into a life with improved happiness and confidence, turn off those distractions running in the background, so you can supercharge your inner healing journey with this next episode. And welcome back to all my listeners already walking with me down this restoration path. 

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Raj Bothra, whose tell-all memoir I coauthored, and Prashant Shah, the movie producer and CEO of Bollywood Hollywood Production who’s producing the film version that releases summer 2026. It seems fitting to follow-up my forgiveness series with this intimate conversation about Raj’s incredible story from the time he was falsely arrested and imprisoned for 1301 days until his trial and unanimous 12-0 jury acquittal. As you will learn, Raj endured tremendous offense and torment from his own government and yet maintained his strength, peace, and confidence that the truth—his truth—would set him free. His inner warrior shined brightly in these otherwise dark spaces. His story is a testament to the power of fighting for justice while operating in a forgiveness mindset that holds no grudges. May his story of courage, perseverance, and unshakable faith inspire you. Find more about the book USA v Raj, which releases in a week, in the show notes below as well as more on the film.

USA v Raj is a MUST READ, INSPIRING TRUE STORY now available in paperback with a motion picture by BOLLYWOOD HOLLYWOOD PRODUCTION coming summer 2026. This tell-all memoir dares to share the truth behind one of the biggest federal false arrest and imprisonment scandals of the decade. This is a story about federal government corruption and a broken judiciary that turns innocent people into convicted criminals with their unchecked power and weaponized obsession with winning at any cost. This is also an innocent man's story of gratitude, steadfast faith, and endurance to persevere until the end of a war waged against him. Imagine being an immigrant from India who worked hard and lived by integrity for 50 years to achieve his American dream. Then, imagine waking up one morning to an indictment that leads to a three-and-a-half-year period of unlawful detention and torture. The pages within retrace my journey to become a renowned surgeon, interventional pain specialist, and activist for just causes and my fight to survive my false arrest and 1301-day imprisonment, which led to a unanimous acquittal by a jury at trial. May you be encouraged as this story leads you through the many twists and turns of a grueling experience marked by trials, tribulations, and, ultimately, triumphs.

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