Conviction

Conviction

Author: Gimlet

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Manuel Gomez is a detective straight out of a detective novel. He carries a pen that’s really a knife, wears a watch that’s really a camera, adores Sherlock Holmes and Miami Vice. But the cases Gomez takes on are all too real: cases of young men in New York City who say they’ve been arrested for crimes they didn’t commit. In the first season of Conviction, reporter Saki Knafo follows Gomez as he tackles the biggest case of his career—and along the way, Saki explores big questions about criminal justice in America. This story is the first in Gimlet Media’s Conviction series, which will feature a new piece of investigative reporting each season. This show includes strong language and descriptions of violence, and may not be appropriate for sensitive listeners.

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2019-01-1800:02:2912

Manny Gomez is a detective straight out of a detective novel. He carries a pen that’s really a knife, wears a watch that’s really a camera, adores Sherlock Holmes and Miami Vice. But the cases Manny takes on are all too real: cases of young men in New York City who say they’ve been arrested for crimes they didn’t commit. In the first season of Conviction, reporter Saki Knafo follows Manny as he tackles the biggest case of his career—and along the way, Saki explores big questions about criminal justice in America. This story is the first in Gimlet Media’s Conviction series, which will feature a new piece of investigative reporting each season. Hear all the episodes on February 4th.

Part 7: No Angels

2019-02-0400:39:1518

Pedro’s trial date finally arrives, and Manny sets out on another quest. Will he finally push the envelope too far?

Part 6: Right Past the Sun

2019-02-0400:33:3315

Manny takes some big risks that could get Pedro’s case dismissed—or could get Pedro into even deeper trouble.

Part 5: The Wrong Guy

2019-02-0400:42:3824

Manny’s quest to free Pedro isn’t just about justice. It’s payback.

Part 4: No Wins

2019-02-0400:37:2030

Terrell believes that Manny and his clients are out to destroy his career. But they aren’t the only ones sounding alarms about Terrell.

Part 3: The Cop

2019-02-0400:38:5220

Manny meets a key witness. Saki meets Manny’s nemesis.

Part 2: The Porsche

2019-02-0400:38:3732

Pedro gets pushed to take a plea deal. Manny goes on a quest to find the one young man who can free him.

Part 1: The Private Eye

2019-02-0400:36:0364

Private Investigator Manuel Gomez takes on the biggest case of his career: the case of Pedro Hernandez.

Comments (62)

najmaj

The narrator is annoying af, he wants to dislike Manny for no reason. He keeps talking about he has "doubts" about him. Doubts about what?? All Manny is trying to do is help the wrongly convicted and expose the crooked system. I have nothing but admiration for Manny. We need more people like him.

Jan 8th

Reply (1)

I hate how the new lawyers were trying to "silence" Manny for outing corruptions, claiming that they feared it "could impact Pedro's case", foh. There was NO CASE against Pedro to begin with! The fact that Manny was trying to expose the corrupt system had no bearing on the bogus case against Pedro. The system is corrupt and needs exposure. Kudos to Manny.

Jan 7th

I don't think Manny did anything wrong. The girl damaged his car and the crowd attacked him. What was he supposed to do?? He acted accordingly. He called for help and tried to manage as best he could until "help" arrived, but the "help" came and punished him. Ridiculous. Smh. I'm confused as to why the narrator thinks Manny was in the wrong??

Wtf was the lawyer so aggressive?? He wasn't even aware of the allegations against his client lol, what an idiot. Only a guilty person gets that worked up over simple questions.

jason cole

any new stories coming out for 2020?

Dec 7th

are you doing anything new?

Nov 22nd

Bishop

why do people keep asking if this is fiction or true? isnt it obvious its true? im from the east coast maybe its more of a normal thing to not trust police but there are plenty of instances in other states of cops doing wrong. Shooting unarmed minorities, choking unarmed men to death, killing young kids.. i mean come on if you believe all the police are honest truthful and arent regular humans capable of lieing then you are living a pretty privileged life. You might have to head to NY and ride the subway to the bronx and walk around a little...gain some life experience or something.... with that said... East Coast til i die!!! 👍🏾

Oct 2nd

Colby Jackson

I'm going to try and make this my last comment but anyone that will take this one podcast and let it make you not like Manny Gomez please please look up some of the stuff he does. watch crime+punished on Hulu look up the law he presses to be passed in multiple states and has successfully helped get passed in at least 2 states. since I listened to the podcast I reached out to this man and from the first conversation he has been my friend and still is today. if you have a problem with him then you've never seen what harm a cop with to much pressure or power is capable of doing or your one of them. not all laws are bad but this man does his part in weeding the bad ones out

Sep 3rd

since listening to this podcast I have been lucky to befriend pi Manny. this guy has heart and stands for what is right and fights with everything for what's right. some will say he goes to far but when it comes to the truth someone has to be bold enough to fight for it. I'd stand by him anyday

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Jamie MacDonald

Enjoyable and eye opening series. Asks a lot of questions of the justice system.

Apr 25th

by the end of the show I have no respect for the narrator. we all heard what happened. if Manny is guilty of anything it's doin ANYTHING to get Innocent people exonerated... and the law hates it poor folk ain't got a chance.

Mar 25th

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Stephanie Fueger

Great series! Thanks!

Mar 21st

Mounder Blue

Manny for President

Mar 15th

Eric Pedersen

Phil Collins turns heads

Mar 13th

Hugo Oliveira

Great! Not only a good show, but a great work.!

Mar 9th

this pod cast is 🔥

Mar 8th

Mark Harrigan

I'm happy that Gimlet advertised this so heavily on their other shows. When I had a chance to listen to the first episode, I was definitely wanted more by its end. Further, while the show starts off as a lone-wolf against the corrupt system, it evolves to add depth to every person involved, and while it did not lose its corrupt system narrative, it also kept me questioning my judgement of character of the other parties involved. This was a fantastic show, absolutely loved it.

Feb 27th

Khelan Soogrim

Amazing

Feb 26th

Cara Hugo Meintjes Hartley

Finished the series and loved it. Very well done podcast. A good listen even if you're only tangentially interested in the subject matter.

Feb 25th

Daniel Bauernschmidt

This is an incredibly well done Podcast

Feb 20th