From Prosecutor to Defendant: The Irony of Letitia James’ Indictment
New York Attorney General Letitia James — who made her name as one of the country’s most aggressive prosecutors — was indicted […]
How Parents in Prison Can Rebuild Trust After Damaging Family Visits
When Parents in Prison Push Their Kids Away Two siblings wrote to say they told their dad they weren’t visiting for a […]
What Is the Hidden Cost of Federal Prison Reform for Defendants Returning Home?
Federal prison reform has expanded opportunities for early release. Michael Santos continues to meet with lawmakers in Washington to push for policies […]
How Seth Godin’s “Purple Cow” Teaches Defendants to Stand Out in Federal Prison and After Release
(Click the Play button above to listen to the whole podcast) On April 28th, 2008, my mom and older brother drove me […]
What the Prison Double Standard Reveals About Prosecutors and Consequences
The Prison Double Standard There’s a double standard in how accountability works in this country. When ordinary people make mistakes—especially financial ones—the […]
Why Families Remember The Grateful Dad More Than The One Who Complained in Prison
(Click the Play button to listen to the whole podcast.) We’ve come a long way in this series, and I want to […]
What Does Blink Teach About Thin-slicing, and Why Does it Matter for Defendants?
(Click the Play button above to listen to the whole podcast.) We’ve covered a lot in this series already—my surrender unprepared, wasting […]
How Matthew Bowyer Used the Next Right Thing Mindset to Rebuild After Federal Charges
(Click the Play button above to listen to the whole podcast) A number of people in the pre-sentencing stage delay. They know […]
Charlie Javice: What She Must Prove In Federal Prison
There is no doubt: seven years instead of 12 years in federal prison is a major win for Charlie Javice. Let’s talk […]
What Lesson From Tracii Proves You Can Not Drift in Prison and Expect Relief Later?
(Click the Play button to listen to the whole podcast) One of my favorite people in our community is Tracii Hutsona. When […]
What You Must Know Before Federal Prison
Federal Prison Reforms We Are Advocating For! We’re pushing for reforms. Join us! Every conversation Michael has in Washington comes back to […]