For the Innocent: A Podcast About Wrongful Convictions, Legal Failures, Prison, True Crime, Forensic Science, and Criminal Ju

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Episodes: 32

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Hosted by Michael Semanchik, For the Innocent exposes the shocking reality of wrongful convictions through raw, first-person stories from the exonerated. Season 3 returns September 9th featuring powerful accounts from Amanda Knox, JJ Velasquez, Bruce Lisker— three exonerees whose names have become synonymous with injustice— and more. Through their voices, uncover how the justice system failed them, what it took to win back their freedom, and the lifelong impact of being branded guilty while innocent. Plus, hear legal and criminal experts break down the systemic flaws from false confessions and eyewitness misidentifications to flawed forensic science and corrupt police officers. This season uncovers the truth behind America’s most haunting wrongful convictions. Season One and Two are now available. 

Episode Date
A Murdered Cop and a Mishandled Mugshot – JJ Velazquez’s Wrongful Conviction
Nov 04, 2025
The Collapse of a Conviction: How an LAPD Cop and Two Journalists Unraveled the Case Against Bruce Lisker
Oct 21, 2025
A Deceitful Detective & Manipulated Evidence – The Wrongful Conviction of Bruce Lisker
Oct 07, 2025
Breaking Down the Amanda Knox Case: Facts vs. Frenzy
Sep 23, 2025
The Amanda Knox Story: Her Fight for Justice on the Global Stage
Sep 09, 2025
Amanda Knox, JJ Velasquez, and More | For The Innocent Season 3 Trailer
Sep 02, 2025
Evidence Preservation: Who’s Responsible and What Happens When It’s Lost or Destroyed
Sep 26, 2024
The Luis Vargas Story: Misidentified as the “Teardrop Rapist”
Sep 12, 2024
Eyewitness Misidentifications
Aug 29, 2024
The Guy Miles Story: How Flawed Eyewitness Identification Led to 18 Years in Prison
Aug 15, 2024
Dark Pleas: Trading Innocence for Freedom in Post Conviction Deals
Aug 01, 2024
Angela’s Story: A Dark Plea in Exchange for Freedom
Jul 18, 2024
Plea Deals: Why Innocent People Give Up and Go to Prison
Jun 20, 2024
Marilyn’s Story: A Plea Deal Turned Deadly
Jun 06, 2024
Junk Science - Undoing the Damage
May 23, 2024
Junk Science - Shaken Baby Syndrome
May 09, 2024
Junk Science - Bloodstains & Bite Marks
Apr 25, 2024
Zavion’s Story
Apr 11, 2024
Season 2 Begins
Apr 08, 2024
False Confessions (Part 2)
May 24, 2023
False Confessions (Part 1)
May 24, 2023
Marty’s Story (Part 2)
May 24, 2023
Marty’s Story (Part 1)
May 24, 2023
More Episodes Dropping Soon!
Apr 26, 2023
False Accusations
Apr 14, 2023
Brian Banks' Story - Part 3
Apr 14, 2023
Brian Banks' Story - Part 2
Apr 14, 2023
Brian Banks' Story - Part 1
Apr 14, 2023
DNA Evidence (Part 2)
Mar 31, 2023
DNA Evidence (Part 1)
Mar 31, 2023
Uriah’s Story
Mar 31, 2023
Welcome to For the Innocent
Mar 30, 2023