Wrongfully Yours
A place where I host conversations with people who have been impacted by wrongful convictions - sometimes this is an exoneree, a family member of an exoneree, a justice official, a filmmaker, a student...I'm really open to speaking with anyone because I think we all have such interesting and unique perspectives to bring around this issue in an effort to challenge assumptions, surface uncomfortable truths, and foster critical thinking about how justice is pursued and portrayed.
Wrongfully Yours
Episode 3 - Shawna Nelson
In this episode of Wrongfully Yours, Kelly sits down with Shawna Nelson—Jamie Nelson’s sister—for a heartfelt conversation about the often-overlooked ripple effects of wrongful convictions. Shawna shares what it was like to watch her brother’s life unravel from the sidelines, the toll it took on their family, and how she navigated years of forced distance, disbelief, and helplessness.
Their bond, forged in childhood as best friends, was tested but not broken. Shawna offers an intimate perspective on the emotional cost of seeing someone you love endure a life-altering injustice. She also speaks to the impact of supporting Jamie post-release, joining him on speaking tours, and witnessing firsthand how sharing his story has sparked awareness, education, and change in others.
This episode is a powerful reminder that wrongful convictions don't just affect one person—they affect everyone around them.
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