Another Not Guilty
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 otherwis...
From the Crypt: A Mistaken Identity
Welcome to this week’s episode of ANG from the Archives. We’ve dusted off the cobwebs and gone back to our third episode ever, back to even when Dave had hair.
And since it’s Halloween, what could be the only thing scarier than a guy exposing himself? That’s right, being the wrong guy on trial for it.
Someone else did the crime, but the prosecution wanted that evidence buried. reasonable doubt has a nasty habit of clawing its way back out.
Enjoy this week’s episode of ANG from the crypt
<...From the Archives: Never Underestimate the Value of a Public Defender
During the great platform migration, several older episodes vanished from the record. Unlike the prosecution, we do not hide the evidence. We recovered the master, cleaned the audio, rewrote the description, and put this one back into the feed.
Originally Season 1, Episode 7. Public defender Michael had almost nine years in when he took a vandalism case that only looked simple. His client, a veteran, turned down Veterans Court twice because getting in meant admitting the vandalism. A prior strike turned what Michael says would likely have been a misdemeanor into a felony he estimates at over eight...
From the Archives: Psych’d Up And Ready To Fight
Before Loren became a co-host, she was defending people in psychiatric crisis and saving dogs. Whether the first job prepared her for working with Dave is still an open question. (Not really)
In this case, her 68-year-old client was living in a locked psychiatric hospital, asking to see a doctor and for basic care. The system’s response? A third-strike felony threat case that could have sent him to prison for life. Loren went to the preliminary hearing ready to fight. The case was dismissed.
Dave, Nikhil, and Loren get into how a mental health cr...
From the Archives: When The Truth Doesn't Matter
Where it all began, the very first ANG episode. As many defenders and their clients know, once something is on the internet, it stays there forever. We are not hiding from the evidence, but we are remastering and cataloging.
Originally Season 1, Episode 1, released June 6, 2018, and edited back when Dave's weapon of choice was GarageBand. Who still uses GarageBand anyway?
Public defender John tells David and Nikhil about a client who called 911 because her partner was abusing her. By the time the officer arrived, the partner was gone and she was sitting in the driver's seat...
From the Archives: Jumpin’ The Grenade For Truth & Justice
During the great platform migration, we discovered that several older episodes had vanished from the record. Unlike the prosecution, we don’t hide the evidence. So we dusted off the master, cleaned up the audio, rewrote the description, and released this one back into the wild.
Originally in Season 1 Episode 14, Public defender Mike takes on a double homicide case where the prosecution’s theory has more holes than a crime scene interview conducted by committee.
As Mike digs deeper, the DA’s case begins shedding evidence, logic, and apparently any remaining attachment to structural integrity. What f...
From the Archives: Nobody Likes These Charges
This episode has been pulled from the archives for reasons entirely unrelated to switching platforms and discovering that several old episodes had disappeared like a witness after being asked whether they actually saw anything. We cleaned up the audio, rewrote the description, and returned the case to the docket.
Public defender Erik takes on sensitive and deeply serious allegations complicated by unreliable witnesses and a prosecution determined to move forward.
Erik carefully challenges the accusations without losing sight of the human stakes, exposes weaknesses in the government’s case, and fights for a client facing ch...
The Prick Gets Caught in the Zipper …? When the state tries to stitch up a case
Editors note: This episode was originally released in Season 2 as two part episode. We have combined it to be one episode and give some of our newer listeners a chance to catch up on some of our "classic" NGs!
The prosecution thought they had zipped up the case tight. No gaps, no questions, no chance for escape. But the truth has a way of slipping through, especially when a fearless public defender takes the stand.
In this combined episode — Parts 1 and 2 brought together — we follow our fellow public defenders as they dism...
Summer Break
Message from Dave: We are taking the rest of the month off for some big trials and to build a backlog of awesome episodes!
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The Triple D Threat
Rachel and Dallas welcome back Stanford Fraser: Public Defender from PG county Maryland with new updates on his life, career and of course Another Not Guilty!
See how Stanford got the not guilty when a two-step salsa at a local bar turned into potentially major consequences for his client.
Stanford is currently running for Maryland house of delegates in addition to his PD work. Check out and support his campaign: https://www.stanfordfraser.com/
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The Compton Red Light Carjacking Shuffle
In this episode, fellow Compton L.A. public defender Analise shares an insider look into a recent not guilty verdict in a complex carjacking and kidnapping case involving her client Diane. Listen as she breaks down the case strategy, courtroom dynamics, and the importance of credibility and storytelling in trial advocacy.
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Live at Penn: Uncle Biggie, Uncle Smalls, and a Whole Lot of Doubt
At a live taping of Another Not Guilty, we head to Penn Carey Law for a case that had everything: a chaotic family dispute, a single gunshot, and three witnesses who somehow couldn’t agree on what actually happened.
When 19-year-old Angel was charged with attempted murder and facing decades in prison, the case seemed straightforward—until the stories started changing. With no defense witnesses, no experts, and hundreds of hours of bodycam footage, Delco public defender Anna Hinchman built her case on one simple idea: if no one can tell the same story twice, how can you...
Grindr Gone Bad
Troy and Deana from Jacksonville tell us about how a first date led to attempted murder charges for their client. Hear what they did to win the battle of credibility to secure an acquittal.
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Grindr Gone Bad
Troy and Deana from Jacksonville tell us about how a first date led to attempted murder charges for their client. Hear what they did to win the battle of credibility to secure an acquittal.
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Proof Beyond a Reasonable Printout
In this episode of Another Not Guilty, the hosts are joined by public defender Lauren Hillary to break down a case that should terrify anyone who believes evidence still matters.
The state charged Lauren’s client with 13 felony sex offenses, including counts carrying multiple life sentences—based largely on printed email notifications allegedly tied to Twitter messages that did not exist. No corroborating DMs. No forensic proof. No investigation of the home. Just screenshots, assumptions, and a year of pretrial incarceration in Mississippi’s broken system.
This is a story about fake e...
Proof Beyond a Reasonable Printout
In this episode of Another Not Guilty, the hosts are joined by public defender Lauren Hillary to break down a case that should terrify anyone who believes evidence still matters.
The state charged Lauren’s client with 13 felony sex offenses, including counts carrying multiple life sentences—based largely on printed email notifications allegedly tied to Twitter messages that did not exist. No corroborating DMs. No forensic proof. No investigation of the home. Just screenshots, assumptions, and a year of pretrial incarceration in Mississippi’s broken system.
This is a story about fake e...
Spin Cycle Justice — where the government’s case goes in dirty and comes out hung to dry
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.
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50 Shades of Not Guilty
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 harm
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When A Felony Judge Meets A Misdemeanor TikTok Star
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...
Believe No One: Discrediting the Client's Confession
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.
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How Do You Like Them Grapefruits?
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.
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The ABCs of CYA – A fearless defender exposes a cop cover up and saves his client from life
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...
SUMMER BREAK - BACK AROUND LABOR DAY
The Couple That Stands Their Ground Together Gets Charged Together
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 — bu...
Glove Gaslight: When the Witness Doubles Down – Shutting Down a Lineup of Lies
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...
Party Marty, Not So Smarty! – When Closing Arguments Seal the Deal
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...
All Or Nothing: The Bucket Hat Cat Burglar – When Testimony Alone Decides It All
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...
When Due Process Freezes Over – ICE Snatches a Defendant Mid-Trial
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 ma...
Mother Knows Worst – When Family Drama Meets the Courtroom
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 th...
The Wimbledon DNA Cross – When a Rookie Defender Serves an Ace
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 rook...
Meth, Murder, and a Missing Boyfriend – When the Case Unravels Like a Bad Thriller
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 tr...
Tattoo Turf War – When the Video Inked Not Guilty
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...
All Tuah And No Hawk – When False Accusations Fall Apart
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.
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I Pity The Courtroom Cleaning Staff! – When Chaos Meets a Not Guilty
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...
Pothole Vigilante – When Fixing the Streets Turns Into a Trial
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...
Pro Pimpin' Prosecutor – When the State Puts a Trafficking Victim on Trial
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.
Cash Rules Everything Around Me – When a Scratch Isn't Domestic Violence
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 ev...
The Palmdale Special – When the Wildest Part of L.A. Goes to Trial
Check out this case from the heart of Los Angeles County's wildest corner — Palmdale. Christina Sarkiss, a badass public defender from L.A. County, takes us inside a courtroom tale that proves once again why public defenders are the last line of defense against overcharging and sloppy prosecutions.
With sharp trial skills and fearless advocacy, Christina walked her client out the front door with a not guilty. Palmdale might bring the chaos, but she brought the justice.
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Forced To Go, Forced To Leave – When the System Dumps and Defenders Deliver
From Montgomery County, Ohio, public defenders Nicole & Elizabeth share a jaw-dropping case where their client was put on a law enforcement hold, taken to a hospital, and then literally dumped onto the streets after being discharged. The state tried to turn this ordeal into criminal liability — but Nicole & Elizabeth weren't about to let that stand.
With sharp advocacy and relentless defense, they guided their client through a stacked deck and secured the only verdict that made sense: not guilty.
And this episode is extra special — it's the first one hosted by Rachel & Dallas from the Cinc...
Saving Nikolas Cruz's Life – ANG's 100th Episode Special
For our 100th episode, we bring you one of the most compelling and difficult conversations yet. This case is notoriously known as the capital trial of Nikolas Cruz, the Parkland shooter.
Our special guests are Casey Secor, one of the attorneys, and Katie O'Shea, the mitigation specialist. Together, they give a rare and insightful look into the high-stakes defense work that saved Nikolas Cruz's life.
This episode is not about excusing, but about understanding: the role of mitigation, the weight of capital defense, and the commitment to ensuring that even in the most notorious cases...
Rice a Baby Mama Drama – When Family Chaos Meets the Courtroom
This one comes straight out of Sacramento. Public defender Kyle H tells the tale of a client with six children by six different women — and one of them put a criminal case on him.
What followed was a messy family drama dragged into a courtroom, where the state thought the jury would buy their story. Kyle, however, cut through the chaos with sharp advocacy and a clear defense narrative, leading the jury to the only outcome that made sense: not guilty.
It's a wild ride of family conflict, courtroom strategy, and the importance of having a...
