Meet Kerry Robinson. Kerry belongs to the estimated 4% of individuals in American prisons who have been wrongfully convicted of a crime they did not commit. In this episode, host Elle Duncan dives into the factors that led to Kerry’s wrongful conviction and meets the people who fought for his freedom.

In this episode, attorney Rodney Zell and DNA scientist Dr. Greg Hampikian embark on a mission to exonerate Kerry Robinson. As they navigate a labyrinth of legal challenges, Rodney and Dr. Hampikian turn to unconventional methods, attempting to sway public opinion and expose the flaws in the case against Kerry. But the path to justice is treacherous, and the stakes are high.

In this episode, Rodney Zell and Georgia Innocence Project’s exposure of the cracks within Kerry Robinson’s case allow for an Extraordinary Motion for New Trial, paving a hopeful road to exoneration. We also learn about the solutions to wrongful conviction factors that Georgia Innocence Project is fighting for today, attempting to pass laws to remedy the factors that appear repeatedly in wrongful conviction cases.

Following Kerry’s exoneration, this episode chronicles the trials and tribulations wrongfully convicted civilians face when transitioning back into society. We learn about the systemic issues, lack of support, and antiquated laws that hamper exonerees and how Georgia Innocence Project is working to rectify these problems in the future.