Category: criminal justice
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From Allegation to Profit: How Stephen Matthews Faces Media Attacks. How much the alleged victims stand to earn.
When Journalism Becomes Character Assassination This article is written by a woman responding to what has been described in the media as a “serial rapist”—a label that is horrifying to assign to anyone. I question whether this kind of language even belongs in responsible journalism. Titles and narratives like this do not inform the public;…
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Korey Wise and the Innocence Project: Exposing Corruption, Greed, and the False Fight for Justice. The Dark Side of the Innocence Project: Money, Manipulation, and Power Unveiled.
“To fight for those wrongly convicted, give them more than sympathy—give them your voice, your resources, and your relentless pursuit of truth. Justice delayed is not justice denied when we refuse to stand down.” You Are Not Forgotten: A Voice Against Injustice I dedicate this article to everyone who has been affected by criminal injustice, social…
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How a Murderer Played the Clemency System Under Governor Polis to Get Out of Prison and Become a Director of Community Corrections.The Politics of Corruption, Power, and Control.
David Coleman, second from the left The Truth Behind Nonprofits, Clemency, and Hidden Agendas I’ve written about this subject many times before, including the Second Chance Center, the Denver Dream Center, and other nonprofits that present themselves as beacons of hope but often raise questions of corruption, hidden agendas, and self-serving motives. The more I dig, the…
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Who Really Is a Peer Recovery Coach? When Recovery Becomes a Business: The Story of ‘Camden’ and His Peer Recovery Coach Company, NAR — How Money, Image, Profit, and Ex-Cons Play the System.
A true peer recovery coach listens without judgment, guides with empathy, and supports with humility—helping others heal not for profit, but because they care. Back to Square One: The Two Paths After Prison And here we are again—back to square one, talking about life after prison. Over the years, I’ve seen countless men and women…
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A Different Kind of Prison Visit.“I’ll Stay With You, Daddy”: The Power of Prison Visits
A Different Kind of Prison Visit I had not visited a prison in many years. Every visit is different—people change, staff change, and the atmosphere shifts. I rarely go on weekends, as I try to leave that time for family members. But this time, I had to make a Saturday visit, and the experience felt…
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Speaking the Uncomfortable Truth About Sex Offense Cases: Myth and Truth About Sex Offenses — Why I Advocate for Those Who Are on the Sex Offender Registry.
“When you judge another, you do not define them, you define yourself.” — Wayne Dyer I know that by writing this article, I’m probably opening the floodgates to negative comments. I might even lose friends on social media. But for me, this isn’t about popularity — it’s about what I believe and what I think is…
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Why Women Always Seem to Be the Reason Men Go Back to Prison — Whose Fault Is That? The Reality After Love After Lockup
“True love doesn’t rescue you — it walks beside you while you save yourself.” It’s been a minute since I published an article—not for lack of ideas but simply lack of time. July is that time of year when things become a little more reflective, especially for those of us who work with and alongside…
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When Denver Dream Center Becomes a Nightmare ? Pastor B: Is It About Helping Others, or Building His Own Empire?
“Forgiveness isn’t about forgetting the past — it’s about believing in someone’s future. Second chances don’t erase mistakes; they give people the room to write a better story.” It’s Time for a Real Change in Reentry Services—Because People Deserve Better It’s been a while since I published anything—not because of a lack of time, but…
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To Be Guilty or Not: The Michael Clark Dilemma.
“A wrongful conviction doesn’t just imprison the innocent—it lets the truth walk free, unanswered and unseen.” “I Am Innocent” vs. “I Claim I Am Innocent”: Words That Matter in Justice In the world of criminal justice, language holds weight—especially when it comes to the difference between “I am innocent” and “I claim I am innocent.” These phrases may sound…
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A Tribute to All Mothers: Seen, Unseen, and Unbreakable.The Mothers Behind the Walls: A Tribute to the Quiet Warriors of Reentry.
Mother’s Day is one of the most important holidays on our calendar—not because of the flowers, cards, or brunches, but because of the deep, irreplaceable role that mothers play in shaping lives, carrying burdens, and loving unconditionally. I am not a mother in the biological sense. I haven’t given birth, but I have raised many…
Justice Unlocked. 