Inmate Interviews

Kenneth NewKirk

Meet Kenneth, a man charged with murder, who says his case, was marked by overlooked protocols and unfair treatment throughout the trial process. Kenneth maintains that critical procedures meant to protect his rights were ignored, and that the decisions made during his trial compromised the fairness of the outcome. He argues that these missteps ranging from investigative practices to courtroom conduct~ were never really adequately addressed! Now Kenneth is speaking out to share his perspective on what he believes went wrong, why he feels justice was not properly served and what accountability should look like moving forward.

“DRAMA” meet Ivan

People say prison is about rehabilitation… but inside, it feels like the system is designed to break you. I filed a civil complaint about officer misconduct—and suddenly I became the target. Retaliation, threats, isolation… all because I spoke the truth. The worst part? Administration knows. They see the patterns. They hear the complaints. They know exactly which officers abuse their power. And still—silence. No investigations. No accountability. You want real change? Start with body cams on correctional officers. If we want the truth, we need the footage. Because right now it’s their word against ours, and our word never wins.

ADA and the “visitor”

Meet Sheena — the wife of an inmate who was denied access to ADA assistance while visiting her husband. Hear her story about what she endured and the harassment that followed. Listen as she recounts her encounter with CDCR staff and how discrimination continues to affect and hinder visitation.

RJ Donovan CDCR

Meet Mr. Anonymous, currently incarcerated in San Diego, California. He believes that the 602 appeals process is being deliberately obstructed, with officer misconduct and complaints being routinely ignored. He further claims that he is being denied access to the parole board due to being prevented from participating in required programming

Meet “Mr. Doss” wrongfully convicted

Meet Mr. Doss, a man who was wrongfully convicted and subjected to mistreatment, including a false medical diagnosis. He was treated for an illness he didn’t actually have, only to later be told he was never sick. Hear his powerful story of endurance and how his faith carried him through.