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The Fallout ChroniclesWajahat Ali - When the American Dream Becomes a NightmareIn this episode of The Fallout Chronicles, hosts Marta Masferrer and Michelle Becerra welcome celebrated author and commentator Wajahat Ali. Ali shares his deeply personal narrative about his parents' sudden arrest in 2002, in the wake of 9/11, under Operation Cyberstorm for alleged software piracy involving Microsoft. He recounts the traumatic experience of handling his parents' incarceration as a 21-year-old, the financial and emotional fallout, and the community betrayal. Ali highlights the broader implications of criminal justice on immigrant families and the stigma associated with incarceration. Despite these hardships, Ali discusses how these events shaped his career in writing and commentary...2024-12-171h 04
The Fallout ChroniclesBreaking the Silence: The Masferrer StoryIn this special episode of the Fallout Chronicles podcast, hosts Michelle Becerra and Marta Masferrer welcome Marta’s brother, Eduardo “Eddy” Masferrer, a seasoned criminal defense and immigration attorney, to discuss their father's downfall from a celebrated banker to a convicted felon. Eddy reflects on his legal journey, from initially helping his father during the bank's collapse and subsequent conviction to grappling with the harsh realities of the federal legal system. He discusses the massive toll this experience took on him and his family, his professional growth, and his relentless advocacy for marginalized clients. This episode delves deep into themes...2024-10-301h 10