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Criminal INjustice

Criminal INjustice

Written by: Casey Krizman
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Criminal INjustice spotlights the people and organizations that fight the oppression of our “criminal INjustice system.” Casey Krizman, a criminal defense attorney, is on a mission to tip the scales for the criminally accused. He swaps war stories with his guests as they describe how the system often worsens the impact of crime. How is bail used to criminalize poverty? How do prosecutors get people to plead to crimes they didn’t do? How does the system work to keep people down? And what is being done to dismantle the system? Casey calls listeners to action and this podcast gives you ways to do so.

Casey Krizman 2025
Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Wrongfully Accused: How a Father Fought the System and Won
    Oct 21 2025

    In this episode of Criminal INjustice, defense attorney Casey Krizman sits down with fellow trial lawyer Eric Faddis to unpack one of Colorado’s most shocking wrongful prosecution cases.

    Eric shares the story of a father falsely accused of killing his infant daughter — and how the truth, buried under bias and bureaucracy, finally came to light.

    Together, Casey and Eric expose the human toll of the criminal INjustice system, the failures of medical and prosecutorial oversight, and the fight for reform inside and outside the courtroom.

    They discuss:

    --How tunnel vision and “baby killer” headlines nearly destroyed an innocent man.

    --What it takes to stand up to powerful prosecutors and expert witnesses.

    --Why independent medical review boards could save lives — and justice.

    --The media’s role in shaping public perception of guilt and innocence. If you care about truth, accountability, and real reform, this conversation will hit hard.

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    29 mins
  • Why caging people doesn't work
    Sep 3 2025

    In this episode, we sound the alarm on Colorado politicians' trend toward ineffective "tough on crime” laws. Defense attorney Casey Krizman speaks with Kyle Giddings, a lobbyist for the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition. They unpack how punitive ballot measures and parole maneuvers cause unnecessary caging of humans. For the first time in 22 years, Colorado is faced with having to build more prison cells. Giddings debunks arguments for upcoming ballot measures that would increase sentences for fentanyl and theft, and that would increase the number of defendants caged before trial. Giddings argues in favor of investments in housing, treatment, and reentry. Learn how the No More Prisons Coalition is mobilizing voters to defend reform and fight crime through prevention.

    To join the No More Prisons coalition: https://www.ccjrc.org/get-involved/

    The CCJRC's "Crisis In Corrections" report, January 2024 https://www.ccjrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/1-9-24-CCJRC-Crisis-in-Corrections-Inmate-Experience-Report-final-1.pdf

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    36 mins
  • Fighting Municipal Court INjustice
    Apr 30 2025

    Host Casey Krizman interviews Representative Javier Mabrey about House Bill 1147, which addresses Colorado's inconsistent municipal court system. Mabrey explains how location determines sentencing severity, with poverty-related offenses receiving harsher penalties depending on jurisdiction. The bill aims to standardize sentencing guidelines and protect due process rights for all Coloradans. Mabrey, raised in poverty and now an eviction attorney, continues fighting for economic justice and criminal system reform.

    Show notes:

    Write to support HB 1147, the Fairness & Transparency in Municipal Courts Act, at: GovernorPolis@state.co.us

    Javier Mabrey's organization to fight for economic justice is the Community Economic Defense Project, https://cedproject.org/

    #CriminalJusticeReform #ColoradoLaw #SentencingReform #DueProcess

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    24 mins
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