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Another Not Guilty tells the stories true crime won’t touch — the real cases where the government gets it wrong, the defense fights back, and justice somehow survives. Hosted by public defenders who’ve seen everything from police “oopsies” to prosecutorial plot twists, ANG gives you a front-row seat to the wild, emotional, hilarious, and infuriating world inside America’s courtrooms.
Each episode features real public defenders sharing the cases that made them laugh, cry, or question reality. These are true stories of everyday people thrown into a system built to convict — and the defenders who fought like hell to prove otherwise.
You’ll hear unforgettable cases like:
• “Meth, Murder, and a Missing Boyfriend” — a dark, twisty saga with cartel rumors, a desert crime scene, and a defendant everyone assumed was guilty… until he wasn’t.
• “Pin the Gun on the Homie” — where a gun supposedly teleported between suspects.
• “Is That a Burrito in Your Pocket?” — where police mistook a wrapped burrito for a deadly weapon.
• “Where Are Angie’s Pants?” — the chaotic courtroom showdown where missing pants became Exhibit A.
Some stories are hilarious, some are heartbreaking, and some will make you want to flip a courtroom table — but they’re all true.
We mix humor with honesty because that’s how public defenders survive this work: laughing so we don’t cry, telling the truth because others won’t, and fighting because someone’s freedom depends on it.
This podcast is for:
• True-crime fans who want the truth, not fear-based fiction
• Law students, lawyers, public defenders, investigators
• Anyone curious how trials actually work
• People who love courtroom drama, dark humor, and underdog victories
• Reform-minded listeners who want real insight into the criminal legal system
• Folks tired of the “defendant is always guilty” narrative
This is a true-crime–alternative podcast focused on wrongful accusations, police misconduct, wrongful arrests, jury trials, cross-examinations, defense investigations, forensic flaws, Fourth Amendment battles, prosecutorial overreach, and real courtroom strategy. The show highlights public defender cases involving unconstitutional searches, coerced pleas, chain-of-custody failures, bad photo lineups, questionable witness IDs, and systemic injustice across the criminal legal system.
Topics include: wrongful convictions, criminal defense strategy, voir dire and jury selection, trial advocacy, body-cam breakdowns, suppression hearings, witness credibility, government misconduct, mental health in the justice system, mass incarceration, and the human stories hidden behind criminal accusations. Ideal for fans of true-crime alternatives, wrongful conviction podcasts, legal storytelling, police accountability, public defender content, and real courtroom audio.
By blending authentic trial stories, expert legal insight, social-justice commentary, and humor, Another Not Guilty reveals what really happens in court — not the TV fantasy, but the human reality. These are the cases where ordinary people fought the system… and won.
Learn more at www.anothernotguiltypod.com
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Join Pat and Sahara as they unravel a courtroom tale filled with unexpected humor and legal twists. Set against the backdrop of a laundromat, this episode showcases their dynamic teamwork and sharp legal strategies. From hilarious judge interactions to a not guilty verdict that leaves everyone cheering, this story is a testament to the power of persistence and a good laugh in the pursuit of justice. Tune in for a blend of comedy and courtroom drama that will keep you entertained and informed.Dive into more stories from the bold and brilliant public defenders wherever you listen to podcasts, and connect with us on social media:Stay Connected & Support the Show:· Website: anothernotguiltypod.com Another Not Guilty· Follow us on Instagram: @anothernotguilty· Find us on Facebook: Another Not Guilty· Support the show (potential bonus content!): Patreon
Rachel and Dallas talk to Mike Detardo from Atlanta about how he beat four life sentences for his client. How an unlawful phone dump helped the defense uncover the key videos that turned the case around.Trigger Warning: sexual assault, self harmDive into more stories from the bold and brilliant public defenders wherever you listen to podcasts, and connect with us on social media:Stay Connected & Support the Show:· Website: anothernotguiltypod.com Another Not Guilty· Follow us on Instagram: @anothernotguilty· Find us on Facebook: Another Not Guilty· Support the show (potential bonus content!): Patreon
Peter Neal might be a "baby" public defender out in L.A. County — but the only ones crying are the prosecutors when he walks his client out with a fresh not guilty. In this episode, Peter breaks down his early trial wins, the nerves and grit behind first-year PD work, and what it feels like when the jury delivers those magic words. Experience the fire, growth, and courtroom chaos that comes with being the new kid in the courthouse — and still walking your client out the front door. No influencers needed for the jury to reach the verdict. Dive into more stories from the bold and brilliant public defenders wherever you listen to podcasts, and connect with us on social media: Stay Connected & Support the Show: · Website: anothernotguiltypod.com Another Not Guilty · Follow us on Instagram: @anothernotguilty · Find us on Facebook: Another Not Guilty · Support the show (potential bonus content!): Patreon
Defense attorney Ryan Sullivan out of Massachusetts casts doubt on his own client's confession to win an acquittal on all charges in a gun possession case. The defendant — a young shoe salesman who had been shot six times — faced a mandatory 1.5-year minimum sentence under Massachusetts's draconian gun laws that punished possessing a firearm for protection that was clearly needed. Ryan masterfully unravels the prosecution's case and challenges the reliability of the confession itself, turning what seemed like a sure conviction into a complete not guilty. ⚖️ Bold lawyering. High stakes. Real wins. Dive into more stories from the bold and brilliant public defenders wherever you listen to podcasts, and connect with us on social media: Stay Connected & Support the Show: · Website: anothernotguiltypod.com Another Not Guilty · Follow us on Instagram: @anothernotguilty · Find us on Facebook: Another Not Guilty · Support the show (potential bonus content!): Patreon
Fresh out of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, public defenders Ben Jackson and Tirza take us inside a jaw-dropping trial where their client faced 27 counts of rape and sexual assault — charges that carried a maximum of 286 years in prison. This one's got it all: bad policing, bizarre allegations, wild medical testimony, and defenders who wouldn't quit until the jury said not guilty. Dive into more stories from the bold and brilliant public defenders wherever you listen to podcasts, and connect with us on social media: Stay Connected & Support the Show: · Website: anothernotguiltypod.com Another Not Guilty · Follow us on Instagram: @anothernotguilty · Find us on Facebook: Another Not Guilty · Support the show (potential bonus content!): Patreon
When off-duty officers turn a botched investigation into a full-blown "cover your ass" operation, an innocent man suddenly finds himself facing life in prison for attempted murder. Enter Stanford Fraser, a sharp, fearless public defender from Prince George's County, Maryland, who refuses to let bad police work and lazy assumptions destroy a client's future. From the jump, Stanford digs into the cracks in the state's case, exposing contradictions, sloppy testimony, and the real motive behind the prosecution's push: protecting cops instead of pursuing justice. With trial barreling forward, Stanford keeps his client calm, steady, and focused—even as the weight of life imprisonment looms. Then comes the turning point: right before closing arguments, Stanford finds the moment to blow the case wide open. The "truth" the police tried to sell collapses under scrutiny. Jurors see the lies for what they are, and the not-guilty verdict rings out like a hammer of justice. This is public defense at its boldest. It's not just about one man's freedom—it's about exposing how institutions bend reality to cover their own mistakes, and how only a relentless defender standing tall in court can stop the injustice. Told with wit, grit, and a courtroom edge, this episode proves once again that when defenders fight, freedom wins. Dive into more stories from the bold and brilliant public defenders wherever you listen to podcasts, and connect with us on social media: Stay Connected & Support the Show: · Website: anothernotguiltypod.com Another Not Guilty · Follow us on Instagram: @anothernotguilty · Find us on Facebook: Another Not Guilty · Support the show (potential bonus content!): Patreon
In this episode, defense attorney Andrew Darling tells the story of a case where love, loyalty, and self-defense collided in the courtroom. His client was charged with murder after her girlfriend shot and killed an attacker who came after them both. The state tried to twist survival into crime, but Andrew dismantled their theory, showing the jury exactly why self-defense applied. Against long odds and high stakes, he secured the only verdict that honored the truth: not guilty. It's a case that reminds us the law isn't always ready for the realities of real life — but that's why defenders fight. Dive into more stories from the bold and brilliant public defenders wherever you listen to podcasts, and connect with us on social media: Stay Connected & Support the Show: Website: anothernotguiltypod.com Another Not Guilty Follow us on Instagram: @anothernotguilty Find us on Facebook: Another Not Guilty Support the show (potential bonus content!): Patreon
In this episode, Cincinnati public defenders Max and Molly take us inside a case where their client was wrongfully accused of voyeurism. The prosecution lined up witness after witness, each ready to double down on shaky stories — but Max and Molly weren't having it. Through sharp cross-examinations and airtight trial strategy, they exposed the flaws, contradictions, and gaslighting at the heart of the state's case. By the time the jury saw the truth, there was only one verdict left: not guilty. It's a case that proves even when the state throws the whole witness bench at you, the right defense can knock it all down. Dive into more stories from the bold and brilliant public defenders wherever you listen to podcasts, and connect with us on social media: Stay Connected & Support the Show: Website: anothernotguiltypod.com Another Not Guilty Follow us on Instagram: @anothernotguilty Find us on Facebook: Another Not Guilty Support the show (potential bonus content!): Patreon
Take a listen as Glen Oh from the Neighborhood Defender Service of Detroit shares one of his standout trials. His client was falsely accused of assaulting his ex-lover on several occasions, but the case quickly turned into a circus. The police did zero investigation, the prosecutor pulled every trick in the book, and the courtroom was packed with shenanigans. Glen cut through the nonsense with sharp advocacy and delivered a closing argument so good other defenders could borrow it for their own trials. The result? A clean not guilty across the board. Because sometimes the best defense against chaos is a defender who knows how to own the jury box. Dive into more stories from the bold and brilliant public defenders wherever you listen to podcasts, and connect with us on social media: Stay Connected & Support the Show: Website: anothernotguiltypod.com Another Not Guilty Follow us on Instagram: @anothernotguilty Find us on Facebook: Another Not Guilty Support the show (potential bonus content!): Patreon
What happens when the actual victim of a crime gets arrested and prosecuted? In this episode, Los Angeles Public Defender Felipe Gonzalez shares the story of his client, a man falsely accused and staring down an eight-count indictment that carried a possible 45-year sentence. It all came down to one witness: his client. With fearless advocacy, Felipe ran an all-or-nothing defense, putting his client on the stand to tell the truth. And the jury believed him. The result? Not guilty across the board. This one's about risk, strategy, and the defender's role as the ultimate shield against injustice. Dive into more stories from the bold and brilliant public defenders wherever you listen to podcasts, and connect with us on social media: Stay Connected & Support the Show: Website: anothernotguiltypod.com Another Not Guilty Follow us on Instagram: @anothernotguilty Find us on Facebook: Another Not Guilty Support the show (potential bonus content!): Patreon
What happens when the government literally rips your client away in the middle of a jury trial? Defense attorney Murat Erkan shares one of the most shocking stories we've heard: his client was abducted by ICE agents during trial, depriving him of his right to a jury trial and due process. The prosecution pushed forward, the judge let it happen, and the system showed just how cold it can be. This case is a sobering reminder that constitutional rights aren't always protected — and that sometimes defenders are fighting not just the charges, but the very machinery of the state. Dive into more stories from the bold and brilliant public defenders wherever you listen to podcasts, and connect with us on social media: Stay Connected & Support the Show: Website: anothernotguiltypod.com Another Not Guilty Follow us on Instagram: @anothernotguilty Find us on Facebook: Another Not Guilty Support the show (potential bonus content!): Patreon
Family ties can twist into courtroom lies. In this episode, a public defender walks us through a case where a mother's accusations nearly cost her own child their freedom. The prosecution thought "mom knows best" would be enough to win the jury — but when the defense peeled back the layers, it turned out mother knows worst. With relentless advocacy and a sharp eye for the truth, the defender exposed the contradictions and bias driving the state's case, and the jury returned the only verdict that fit: not guilty. It's messy, it's dramatic, and it's proof that not even family drama can outweigh reasonable doubt. Dive into more stories from the bold and brilliant public defenders wherever you listen to podcasts, and connect with us on social media: Stay Connected & Support the Show: Website: anothernotguiltypod.com Another Not Guilty Follow us on Instagram: @anothernotguilty Find us on Facebook: Another Not Guilty Support the show (potential bonus content!): Patreon
First trials don't usually look like this. In his very first jury trial — and first trial ever — defense attorney Jared faced a client staring down multiple robbery charges and a possible life sentence. The state leaned hard on DNA evidence to seal the deal. But Jared wasn't playing defense — he went on the offensive. With a cross-examination worthy of Wimbledon, he got the prosecution's DNA expert to admit that the supposedly damning evidence wasn't actually reliable. The jury saw through the state's case, and Jared's client walked free with a not guilty. An underdog story, a rookie trial lawyer, and a defense win that shows why truth beats lab coats every time. Dive into more stories from the bold and brilliant public defenders wherever you listen to podcasts, and connect with us on social media: Stay Connected & Support the Show: Website: anothernotguiltypod.com Another Not Guilty Follow us on Instagram: @anothernotguilty Find us on Facebook: Another Not Guilty Support the show (potential bonus content!): Patreon
This episode has it all: attempted murder charges, cartel rumors, shady witnesses, and one very unreliable memory. Public defender Avneet takes us inside a case where his client faced 20-to-life — and walked away with not guilty. The state leaned on a supposed victim whose story changed with every telling, three mysterious men wandering a desert property, and even a judge who flipped the rules mid-trial. But Avneet exposed the contradictions, highlighted the sloppy police work, and turned the prosecution's "Hollywood thriller" into a courtroom flop. It's a case that shows exactly why we say the truth is stranger (and better) than fiction. Dive into more stories from the bold and brilliant public defenders wherever you listen to podcasts, and connect with us on social media: Stay Connected & Support the Show: Website: anothernotguiltypod.com Another Not Guilty Follow us on Instagram: @anothernotguilty Find us on Facebook: Another Not Guilty Support the show (potential bonus content!): Patreon
Everything's bigger in Texas — even the trials. In this episode, defense attorney Kristin tells the story of her client, a tattoo artist accused of inappropriate touching during a session. The state tried to turn a routine tattoo appointment into a criminal case, but they overlooked one thing: the video. Kristin walks us through how the footage exposed the truth and erased the accusations, leaving the jury with no doubt. The prosecution's case faded like bad ink, and the verdict was crystal clear: not guilty. It's a story of false accusations, courtroom drama, and the importance of receipts — especially when they're on video. Dive into more stories from the bold and brilliant public defenders wherever you listen to podcasts, and connect with us on social media: Stay Connected & Support the Show: Website: anothernotguiltypod.com Another Not Guilty Follow us on Instagram: @anothernotguilty Find us on Facebook: Another Not Guilty Support the show (potential bonus content!): Patreon
Los Angeles Public Defender Emmanuel Garcia takes us inside a case that had all the makings of a courtroom soap opera. His client was falsely accused of hitting his eight-month-pregnant girlfriend and assaulting the very person who made those accusations. With sharp cross and relentless trial advocacy, Emmanuel peeled back the layers of lies and showed the jury the truth. The prosecution's story collapsed, and his client walked free with a not guilty. It's a tale of false accusations, high stakes, and a defender who refused to let the state's narrative fly. Dive into more stories from the bold and brilliant public defenders wherever you listen to podcasts, and connect with us on social media: Stay Connected & Support the Show: Website: anothernotguiltypod.com Another Not Guilty Follow us on Instagram: @anothernotguilty Find us on Facebook: Another Not Guilty Support the show (potential bonus content!): Patreon
In this unforgettable episode, Sacha Mount from the San Joaquin Public Defender's Office takes us inside a trial where the evidence was messy — and so was the courtroom. At one point, his client literally vomited all over counsel table during the presentation of evidence. But the real story here isn't about the cleanup — it's about the defense. Sacha walks us through his journey as counsel, standing firm for a client charged with a crime he didn't commit, even when the state's "evidence" seemed stacked against him. It's messy, it's memorable, and it ends with the only verdict that fit: not guilty. Stay Connected & Support the Show: Website: anothernotguiltypod.com Another Not Guilty Follow us on Instagram: @anothernotguilty Find us on Facebook: Another Not Guilty Support the show (potential bonus content!): Patreon
In this one, Dallas and Rachel — our Cincinnati PD hosts — sit down with defense attorney Stephenie Lape to hear the story of a trial that proves just how ridiculous the government can be. Stephenie's client faced charges that spun everyday frustrations into a criminal case, but with sharp advocacy and steady defense, she walked her client out the front door with a not guilty. Because sometimes the state wants to criminalize what should just be common sense — and that's where defenders step in to keep the system in check. Oh, and some big news: Another Not Guilty made FeedSpot's Top 50 Criminal Justice Podcasts on the web! 🎉 Check us out at podcast.feedspot.com/criminal_justice_podcasts Stay Connected & Support the Show: Website: anothernotguiltypod.com Another Not Guilty Follow us on Instagram: @anothernotguilty Find us on Facebook: Another Not Guilty Support the show (potential bonus content!): Patreon
We're kicking off 2025 with a banger. Desiree Garrity from the Los Angeles Public Defender's Office brings us a case that shows just how twisted the system can get. Her client — a survivor of sex trafficking — was prosecuted by the DA's office for allegedly assaulting her trafficker. That's right: instead of protecting the victim, the state doubled down and tried to make her the criminal. Desiree wasn't having it. With fierce advocacy and relentless defense, she exposed the absurdity of the prosecution's case and delivered a not guilty verdict that put justice back where it belonged. It's a powerful reminder of why public defenders fight — because sometimes the system gets it exactly backwards. Dive into more stories from the bold and brilliant public defenders wherever you listen to podcasts, and connect with us on social media: Stay Connected & Support the Show: Website: anothernotguiltypod.com Another Not Guilty Follow us on Instagram: @anothernotguilty Find us on Facebook: Another Not Guilty Support the show (potential bonus content!): Patreon
In this episode, Dallas and Rachel take the helm as hosts and sit down with two public defenders from Montgomery County, Ohio. Their client was hit with a domestic violence charge after an ex-girlfriend got scratched — not from a fight, but from the two struggling over a big wad of cash. The state tried to spin it into something criminal, but the defense team wasn't buying it. With persistence, creativity, and trial smarts, they showed the jury what really happened and secured the only verdict that made sense: not guilty. Because sometimes, money may rule everything around us — but in court, the truth rules all. Dive into more stories from the bold and brilliant public defenders wherever you listen to podcasts, and connect with us on social media: Stay Connected & Support the Show: Website: anothernotguiltypod.com Another Not Guilty Follow us on Instagram: @anothernotguilty Find us on Facebook: Another Not Guilty Support the show (potential bonus content!): Patreon
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Smitten?? That... Isn't what smitten means, sir. 🤔
I really miss the old days of the podcast when the PDs were allowed to tell their stories mostly uninterrupted. Having to listen to it in fits and starts is... Painful. It absolutely destroys the momentum. Especially when the host clearly wasn't paying attention to what the PD is saying, because everything he asks/states was something they JUST SAID and he's repeatedly corrected. Ugh.
Please just let them tell their story. Ask questions later if he doesn't address them. Y'all keep asking questions that he literally JUST described. And/or you "repeat" but... You get it wrong. And it's eeeeveerry show. Please... Just let these Rockstars talk. 🙏
I legit cried. What a great not guilty. Sad to hear the end result of the trauma, though. Just highlights the ripple effect of the IO's failure to do the right thing. Sigh.
I feel compelled to preface this comment with a quick statement regarding my political leanings and personal moal beliefs in order to dispel any knee-jerk opinion that i may be one of those "back the blue," conservative, "law and order" types who just defends cops n all actions.. I am a staunch anarchist-in the purest definition of the political theory.. I firmly believe that "the only good govt is no govt." i do not waste my time either supporting or opposing bems or republicans, i find them equally repulsive in their relentless dishonesty and personal greed.. that being said.. For the record, I wanted offer some anecdotal evidence that disputes ur offhand claim that EVERYONE fails their field sobriety test.. i have personally been administered field sobriety tests-twice after being pulled over by police and once following a car accident.. In all instances, it was late at night/early a.m. hrs and i was headed home from a bar.. i was 100% guilty of being over the legal limit to drive.
10/10!
omg this podcast is great!!!!
Was cute how Allison was super impressed with Cam. 😉
Really missing you guys!!!
Enjoy your break, but please hurry back. i will miss you. Like, withdrawal level miss. 😉❤
I am fairly new to your podcast, but am almost caught up and am dreading the wait for weekly episode releases. I am an avid true crime fan, but the vast majority of stories are from the point of view of the police, the prosecutors, or the victims. It is so refreshing to hear from the defense side, especially from the perspective of the attorney directly involved. It's also nice to be reminded that most cases in the system are not murder! And the way you present it makes it so much fun to listen to. Thank you, and please keep up the good work.