The Cost of a Broken System: Michael Lawson’s Story
Join us for our WRONGFUL CONVICTION DAY episode on Turning A Moment Into A Movement podcast...
The Cost of a Broken System: Michael Lawson’s Story
For this Wrongful Conviction Day special, Turning A Moment Into A Movement shines a light on the devastating human toll of injustice. Our guest, Michael Lawson, spent years behind bars for a crime he did not commit—only to endure a botched prison surgery that left lasting physical pain even after his exoneration. Joining the conversation is Diane Bukowski, editor of Voice of Detroit, who has tirelessly reported on cases of wrongful convictions and systemic failures.
Together, we examine how a flawed system not only steals freedom but continues to harm those it wrongfully holds—and why the fight for true justice is far from over.
Guest: Exoneree Micheal Lawson
Diane Bukowski: Editor, Publisher and investigative journalist of Voice of Detroit ***Turning A Moment Into A Movement Podcast
MISSION: To bring awareness, organize, and create content that will be a resource that will aide families, communities, and those seeking Justice for WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS and Injustice. ...and advocating for Justice & Exoneration for GERARD HAYCRAFT. change.org/Justice4Gerard
Turning A Moment Ino A Moment Team:
-Jay Love Host: Founder and Creator of Turning A Moment Into A Movement, The Justice for Gerard Movement, to learn more about The Justice for Gerard Movement go to: www.change.org/Justice4Gerard Executive Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights, G100 Prison Reforms & Reintegration Global Advisory Council Member
-Rev. Tia Littlejohn: Behavioral Therapist, Founder of the Choice Zone, G100 Global Chair G100 Prison Reforms & Reintegration, Co-Chair & Executive Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights, Author, www.thechoicezone.com
-Trische' Duckworth: Executive Director/Founder of Survivors Speak, Founder/ Lead Consultant of Value Black Lives, Social Worker, Justice Advocate, Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights,https://www.survivorsspeak.info
-Leslie McGraw: Poet, Writer, and Social Media and Voting Rights ActivistOwner, Les Go Social Media Marketing & Training (Les Go Social MM&T) Founder, Elbert Williams Voting Corner, Board Member and VOTE Caucus Leader, Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice (ICPJ) Communications Lead, Protectors of Equality in Government (PEG), Member, Allies of Mental Health of Washtenaw County www.elbertwilliamsvotingcorner.com
-Marcus Kelly: The Founder of Change Up, an organization led by the formerly incarcerated to end the big business and dehumanize policies of the prison industry. A victim of wrongful conviction Marcus spent nearly 9 years in prison. While incarcerated, he used his voice to fight for the civil rights of prisoners and successfully organized a hunger strike which led to the cancellation of Aramark’s contract due to them serving food spoiled with maggots to inmates. He also successfully fought for education and job training and filed a successful prisoner civil rights complaint against the MDOC. https://www.thechangeup.org
