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Author: Brooke Gittings

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In the year 2017 alone, 139 people were exonerated for crimes they did not commit - some had even been sentenced to death. Many others were sentenced to forever.

Our mission is to share the stories of the Exonerated through their own voices empowering the individual Exoneree while also educating and compelling our listeners to help end this type of injustice. Only a flawed system convicts innocent people, but together we can correct those flaws and create a true system of justice.
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Richard Nicolas has been incarcerated for over twenty years - convicted for murdering his own daughter. The thing is... what IF he didn't do it?  Just a few of the mind boggling elements of this case... Christina Gutierrez, the same attorney who represented Adnan Syed, represented Richard. Sharon May, featured in the docuseries "The Keepers", was the prosecutor Adnan Syed is housed in the same prison, and same block, as Richard. Innocent or Guilty, Richard Nicolas did not get a fair trial...  Website: www.podsforjustice.com Twitter: @PodsforJustice @brookegittings Instagram: @podsforjustice @brookethepodcaster Facebook Group: Podcasts for Justice
Loving, Kind, Abusive, Murderous - Is it possible for one man to have all of these traits? Who is the true Richard Nicolas?   Contact us at: Website: www.podsforjustice.com Twitter: @PodsforJustice @brookegittings Instagram: @podsforjustice @brookethepodcaster Facebook Group: Podcasts for Justice
Ep 103 - Aja

Ep 103 - Aja

2018-09-1034:57

Aja was a toddler, but she had a huge personality, and smile. She is so loved.  Join us for a test drive to try and gauge if Richard's version of the timeline is possible. Check out our website for bonus content: www.podsforjustice.com Twitter: @PodsforJustice @brookegittings Instagram: @podsforjustice @brookethepodcaster Facebook Group: Podcasts for Justice
The trial's first issue started before it was even scheduled - the possibility of justice continued to decline throughout jury selection and throughout the entire trial. Meeting the attorney's, the judge, as the trial commences.  Check out our website for bonus content: www.podsforjustice.com Twitter: @PodsforJustice @brookegittings Instagram: @podsforjustice @brookethepodcaster Facebook Group: Podcasts for Justice
On June 7th - the presentation of the evidence was initiated by the State. Were the prosecutors seeking justice or just trying to win? Check out our website for bonus content: www.podsforjustice.com Twitter: @PodsforJustice @brookegittings Instagram: @podsforjustice @brookethepodcaster Facebook Group: Podcasts for Justice
Were Richard's attorneys really a dream team or did it seem more like a nightmare? This is the case for the defense. Check out our website for bonus content: www.podsforjustice.com Twitter: @PodsforJustice @brookegittings Instagram: @podsforjustice @brookethepodcaster Facebook Group: Podcasts for Justice
Richard Nicolas did not get a fair trial. This episode is where the rubber meets the road. This is the one where I tell you what compelled me to make this podcast. Check out our website for bonus content: www.podsforjustice.com Twitter: @PodsforJustice @brookegittings Instagram: @podsforjustice @brookethepodcaster Facebook Group: Podcasts for Justice
Ep 108 - Legal Journey

Ep 108 - Legal Journey

2018-09-1034:57

Appeals are not about innocence or guilt. They’re about procedure and making sure everyone followed the law on both sides. It’s about making sure that people get a fair trial. Check out our website for bonus content: www.podsforjustice.com Twitter: @PodsforJustice @brookegittings Instagram: @podsforjustice @brookethepodcaster Facebook Group: Podcasts for Justice
Two witnesses heard a sound consistent with a gunshot at the time Richard claimed a gun was shot. No one told the defense - it seems like that is clearly a Brady Violation. Check out our website for bonus content: www.podsforjustice.com Twitter: @PodsforJustice @brookegittings Instagram: @podsforjustice @brookethepodcaster Facebook Group: Podcasts for Justice
The State Appealed, Judge Bennet's ruling. The appeal was heard by a three judge panel at the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Check out our website for bonus content: www.podsforjustice.com Twitter: @PodsforJustice @brookegittings Instagram: @podsforjustice @brookethepodcaster Facebook Group: Podcasts for Justice
Ep 111 - Puzzle Pieces

Ep 111 - Puzzle Pieces

2018-09-1047:391

Brooke shares her opinion on Richard's innocence or guilt. Additionally she shares her beliefs on how the justice system is inciting misconduct and unethical practices. Contact us at: Website: www.podsforjustice.com Twitter: @PodsforJustice @brookegittings Instagram: @podsforjustice @brookethepodcaster Facebook Group: Podcasts for Justice
Comments (27)

Gills

Shame he has passed away now.

Feb 15th
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ID12643429

I can’t understand why a two year old would be taken to a cinema so late in the evening. A two year old would not sit long enough or fully understand a film. The attention span of most two year olds is minimal, they want to play etc… I would also expect a two year to be in bed so late in the evening. For any wrongfully convicted people my sadness is for them but also that the perpetrator(s) got away with their crime.

May 26th
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Susan Gillett

whys it stopped in Oct 18 no more??

Feb 12th
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kahn baba

good

Jan 4th
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Jennifer W

Jesus Christ.. 20 mins of pointless talking about the dress

Dec 6th
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Tony Rios

How the hell do you NOT know what he meant by "curl the tennis ball "?? Doing curls with weights, dumbbells?? His arm was so weak that he could only use a tennis ball as a weight

Nov 29th
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Kristine Wright

trying to download season 2 perceptions and origins and it keeps failing. Any advice from anyone on getting these to work?

Oct 1st
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Brittany Hamel

I skipped the 1st 3 and started at episode 1. Theres enough to follow along from that point.

Sep 12th
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Heidi Sty

What happened to the rest of these episodes? Where can I hear the end? I downloaded the first 3 episodes some time ago and now the rest of them are nowhere to be found

Sep 3rd
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Ashlee Hershberger

Same here... where do we go to find it now?

Aug 10th
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Krystle Bawiga

can't listen to anything on either channel 😔😔😔

Jul 22nd
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Joshua Levy

Me too. Both sources don't work

Jul 12th
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Emily Varona

I cant listen too...why?

Jul 11th
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Vernon Crawford

I agree popcorn popcorn popcorn. this would justify whether or not to lividity holds up. this will justify whether or not she was killed hours before or at the crime scene. it would give Richard credibility in his story. this is only touched on a couple of times in the podcast I feel like this is way huger than it's made out to be.

Jun 29th
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Sadle May Friedman

I don't understand why he stopped. I don't understand why he did not fight with this person. After the shot if it was meant for him why didn't go crazy against this person? What was the license number make and model of the vehicle. What was the description of the perpetrator. For me there is NO acceptable reason why he did not get back in his vehicle then go to the gas station. Brooke you stated you would run to the gas station. WHY? To say what I consider to be a stupid remark is just that STUPID. At the very least he is a COWARD. He left a baby to die and did not hold her. Unforgivable. What did this other person from the car do after the shot? Brooke you are not trained to know how to investigate. What involvement did the attorney play in this scenario with you? I have know idea what your age is but the sound of your voice makes me think you have 1) not been out of college very long 2) you have not been a social worker for very long. I have listed to you on Cold Case and found your

Jun 15th
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Caitlin Church

Could they not have checked Aja's stomach contents to see if she had popcorn and soft drink in there? That would lend some validity to her being alive and in the theatre with her father.

May 29th
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Gauri Godbole

loved the series. I also listened to all of the episodes of cold case files and eagerly waiting for the next episode. You are awesome Brooke.👍

Dec 16th
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