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July 21, 2025 66 mins
Maria Shepherd spent 25 years living under the weight of a wrongful conviction in Canada. In this powerful live interview, Maria shares her journey from being wrongfully accused and pleading guilty to a crime she didn’t commit to her eventual exoneration. We examine how Canada's justice system failed her, the emotional and legal consequences of a false guilty plea, and what her case reveals about wrongful convictions in Canada. Chapters 00:00 When Justice Gets It Wrong 03:04 Maria’s Story Begins 32:16 Family Today & Lasting Impact 37:38 This Can Happen to Anyone 40:57 Defense Counsel & Disclosure 44:46 From Exoneree to Advocate 48:17 Why the Caribbean Needs This 53:46 What Needs to Change Now 57:38 How to Reach Maria & Support 59:11 Reform, Call to Action & Outro Read more about Maria’s story here: Innocence Canada Profile: Maria Shepherd    Canadian Registry of Wrongful Convictions Profile: Maria Shepherd  Maria Shepherd - Wrongful Conviction Day  Life After Wrongful Conviction: Maria Shepherd's Story  Brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Wave⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Frequency Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. More About Andrew Wildes Explore the work of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Wildes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—Jamaican lawyer, journalist, and host of Stuck: Wrongful Convictions in Jamaica. His mission is to expose systemic injustice, amplify the voices of the wrongfully imprisoned, and drive meaningful legal reform through storytelling and advocacy. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For updates, insights, and behind-the-scenes content, follow Andrew across platforms and join the conversation on justice in Jamaica. Production, Distribution, and Marketing Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Massif Studio & Production⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Tallawah Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Massif Studio Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Massif on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tallawah Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ For inquiries/sponsoring: email hello@MassifKroo.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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