Imagine losing everything—your home, your job, your relationships—over files you never even saw. David’s story of surviving a wrongful conviction and 14 months in prison will shock you and make you rethink everything you know about justice.
A conversation about the injustices of our justice system by David Runyon and what he plans on doing about it
From Prison to Purpose: A Journey Through Injustice
David’s experience through the justice system wasn’t all that it’s cracked up to be. You be the judge or let the judge handle it. It’s up to you
Call to Action: Want to make a difference? Join the fight for criminal justice reform!
Connect with organizations like the Innocence Project or reach out to David at https://www.instagram.com/drunyon88/ to share your story or support the cause. Together, we can push for a fairer system.
Connect with Ziggy: https://www.instagram.com/ziggymanly/
Have you or a loved one been impacted by an unjust conviction? The Innocence Project is fighting to free the wrongfully convicted and reform a broken system. Visit innocenceproject.org to learn how you can support their mission or share your story. Your voice matters—act now to help rebuild lives and restore justice.
Chapter Markers
00:00 | Introduction and Technical Hiccups
01:38 | David’s Background and Connection
02:08 | David’s Prison Experience (Highlight)
05:19 | Life Inside: Interactions and Violence
15:03 | Systemic Issues: No AC, No Justice (Highlight)
22:27 | The Road to Conviction
29:33 | Legal System Failures (Highlight)
44:29 | Suppression Hearing and Judicial Bias
56:02 | Plea Bargaining and Coercion
1:04:29 | Personal Impact and Social Stigma (Highlight)
1:12:23 | A New Mission: Criminal Justice Reform
1:18:47 | Call to Connect and Final Thoughts
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