Philly rapper Meek Mill is our featured celebrity justice warrior. From being locked up to performing in front of thousands of fans, Meek has seen dramatic highs and lows in his ascent to rap superstardom. His legal woes are a lightning rod for criminal justice reform. Meek Mill recently created the Reform Alliance with powerful allies including Van Jones, Jay-Z, and Michael Rubin with the goal of repairing America’s broken parole and probation system. Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria. A Zero Cliff Media production.
Category: Crime Redefined Podcast
Kim Kardashian West, Celebrity Justice Warrior-S1 E12
Crime Redefined’s second episode in a series highlighting celebrity justice warriors. Kim Kardashian West has quickly become a prominent figure in criminal justice reform. She has met with the President, advocating for clemency for Alice Marie Johnson and for the First Step Act. Teaming with Shawn Holley and Van Jones, Ms. Kardashian West has obtained big results by leveraging her passion, celebrity, and influence. She has also visited a women’s prison and offered to pay rent for Matthew Charles, one of the first prisoners released due to the First Step Act. We discuss what drove her to this new calling and her ongoing work in this area. Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria. A Zero Cliff Media production.
Ice-T, Celebrity Justice Warrior-S1 E11
Crime Redefined kicks off a new series highlighting who we call ‘celebrity justice warriors’. Some know him for Law & Order: SVU, and some know him as the OG of gangsta rap. We are excited to feature the work of Ice-T in impacting the criminal justice system! In this episode, we discuss a presentation Ice-T made at a TEDx event at Sing Sing prison and recap the season-two premier of his show “In Ice Cold Blood” which can be seen on Oxygen. Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul B. Anjaria. A Zero Cliff Media production.
R. Kelly and Jussie Smollett-S1 E10
Insight on two high-profile Chicago cases-R.Kelly and Jussie Smollett. The court of public opinion versus the legal system are dissected as the hosts examine the explosive combination of media, politics, and justice. Mehul B. Anjaria discusses possible defense strategy to deal with the DNA evidence in the R.Kelly case. Dion Mitchell describes his personal experience being on a Hollywood set when an actor returns after being caught in a scandal. Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul B. Anjaria. A Zero Cliff Media production.
Wrongful Convictions-S1 E9
Crazy and Disturbing-S1 E8
Mr. Anjaria talks about some of the crazy and disturbing cases he has been involved in during his career as a forensic DNA expert. Serial killers and dismemberment are all in a day’s work. Commentary on Marcia Clark’s A&E show on Casey Anthony. Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul B. Anjaria. A Zero Cliff Media production.
A Fool For A Client (Part 2)-S1 E7
Mr. Anjaria paints an insider’s view of working with pro pers in the Los Angeles County jail. What would motivate an inmate to refuse formal legal counsel and go it alone? A movie about the most infamous pro per, serial killer Ted Bundy, is coming soon. Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul B. Anjaria. A Zero Cliff Media production.
A Fool For A Client (Part 1)-S1 E6
The right to legal representation and the disturbing truths about the public defense system. The surprising phenomenon of ‘pro pers’ or inmates acting ‘in propria persona’ as their own attorney is explored as Mr. Anjaria describes his personal experiences. Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul B. Anjaria. A Zero Cliff Media production.
Equal Justice?-S1 E5
Golden State Killer-A New Era of DNA Investigations – S1 E4
The Golden State Killer has been unmasked using a revolutionary DNA technique. The case and ingenious investigation leading to the dramatic arrest of former police officer Joseph James DeAngelo is discussed as well as the burgeoning debate about genetic privacy. Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul B. Anjaria. A Zero Cliff Media production.