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Light 'Em UpUncharted Waters, Unprecedented Times: Will Your Hard-won Civil Liberties be Lost? The Trump DOJ Green-lights Police Brutality. The Push to Pardon George Floyd's Killer. Will America's Experiment in Self-Government Survive the Slide into Tyranny?Welcome to this educational and explosive, brand-new edition of Light ‘Em Up!Share us with a friend! We are now being actively downloaded in 131 countries!We continue our intense focus on how the Rule of law and democracy are being endangered.Democracy hangs in the balance and is under constant daily attack — threatened on every front.What better example than the current Department of Justice (DOJ) ordering its civil rights division to halt the majority of its functions, including a freeze on pursuing any:— new cases2025-06-211h 11Light 'Em Up"An Ignorant People Can Never Remain a Free People" The Attack on the "Great Writ" Habeas Corpus, Due Process, the Rule of Law & Democracy by the Trump Administration. Are we on a Collision Course with the 1973 Coup d' état in Chile?Welcome to this explosive edition of Light ‘Em Up!In these critical and delicate times that we find ourselves in — democracy is in clear and present danger.As nothing feels certain or safe and everything appears to be in “transition” we interrogate and examine the Trump Administration and its efforts to suspend the “great writ” of Habeas corpus.Habeas corpus is a legal doctrine whose original purpose was to contest detention by the king. The origins of the writ, or “written order” (its Latin name means, loosely, “produce the body”), can be traced to 13th century Engl...2025-05-311h 04Light 'Em Up"Whatsoever You Do to the Least of My Brethren, That You Do Unto Me”. Criminalizing Undocumented Immigrants. The Hatred of MAGA Towards the Foreign-born. Immigration Facts & How the GOP Strategically Used the Death of Laken Riley.Tonight, on this explosive, educational, investigative episode of Light ‘Em Up we will explore in-depth the issues of:— The treatment of migrants & refugees— Criminal Immigration— How the radical right-wing politicized and took advantage of the death of Laken Riley when in reality they really didn’t give a single, solitary care about her — taking advantage of and using her death as a political football.With this, our 95th episode, we are now heard in 122 countries around the globe.Again, we challenge you to listen and think critically to this epis...2025-05-1058 minLight 'Em UpTren de Aragua: The Alien Enemies Act of 1798, the "Theater" of the Trump Administration, Trumped-Up Charges, Providing Cover to Detain and Deport Without Due Process.Tonight, on this explosive, educational, investigative episode of Light ‘Em Up.We debut in 121 countries around the globe! Is that sick, or what?Tonight, we challenge you to listen and think critically as we examine in-depth the Venezuelan transnational criminal organization called: Tren de Aragua.Its origins can be traced to its foundation in 2014 inside Tocorón Prison, Aragua state, Venezuela. It has expanded exponentially: Spread across Colombia, Peru, Chile, and the US, exploiting Venezuelan migrants.The gang’s growth has made it a transnational criminal organi...2025-04-191h 01Light 'Em UpThe Death of Haley Cheney, a Beloved “All-American Girl”. Concerns of a Rush to Judgement from an “Investigation” that was “Phoned in" (at Best), Riddled with Indifference, Pre-Judgement and a Misogynistic Bias.Welcome to this explosive and investigatory episode of Light ‘Em Up.Our global audience has reached 119 countries. Spread the word! This is the story of the tragic death of an “All-American Girl” and the sloppy investigation that ensued.Out of Aubrey, Texas, we shine the antiseptic light of the truth to investigate the death of Haley Cheney, a 24-year-old, new mother who was found sitting in her car in the driveway of her boyfriend’s home early on December 3, 2023 — with a bullet in the right temple of her head.We’re honored to si...2025-03-291h 08Light 'Em UpThe Twisted, Perverted Concept of Qualified Immunity. A Proverbial "Get Out of Jail Free Card" for Law Enforcement. Examining its Historical Background & Original Intent. Protecting & Shielding the Bad Apples Even When They Break the Law.Welcome to this probing, brand-new, fact filled episode of Light ‘Em Up.We are currently being actively downloaded in 119 countries, globally. Please spread the word with a friend regarding our podcast! Remember, we are here for you and because of you!We tackle the topics that touch your lives!We hear so much talk about the topic of Qualified Immunity — but few really know what it is and what it consists of in much detail. THIS episode will put to bed ALL of those questions.B...2025-03-0858 minLight 'Em UpIs this America? The Railroading of 14-year-old Dillon Reedy. How Your 1st Amendment Free Speech & Due Process Constitutional Rights can be Stripped from You in a Blink of an Eye. An In-depth Discussion with Alison Reedy (Dillon’s Mother)Welcome to this super-charged, explosive episode of Light ‘Em Up.We're currently being downloaded in 119 countries. We tackle the topics that touch your lives!On this episode we examine how our First Amendment (freedom of speech) and due process rights can be stripped from us and violated in a rapid series of cascading events that ultimately put our freedom and liberties in grave jeopardy.We travel to Michigan to speak with our special guest, Alison Reedy, the mother of young Dillon Reedy.The following events unfolded at Huron High School in New...2025-02-1551 minLight 'Em UpThe Police & De-escalation of Aggression: What is it? Leading with Empathy, Establishing a Collaborative Relationship, with a Distressed Person in Crisis, Reserving Judgement, Actively Listening, NOT Shoot First and Ask Questions Later.Happy New Year, we welcome you back to Light ‘Em Up!This is our 2nd installation of our brand-new 6th season! A double dip this month.Who’s listening to us in Mozambique? We’re actively being downloaded in 117 countries, globally!On this no holds barred, explosive, investigative, educational episode — we once again, shine the antiseptic light of the truth as we deliver this in-depth investigation that is focused on de-escalation of aggression as it relates to law enforcement activities.We ask rhetorically, “Who will police the police”? Oversight of law enforcement...2025-01-251h 11Light 'Em UpThe Fiery Cross: The Foundations of the KKK and the Ties That Bind with the MAGA Movement. Exposed Roots of: Anti-Immigrant-Nativism, White Supremacy, a Dark Side of Hate Crimes, Wrapped Firmly in the Flag Pretending to be Patriotic & Pro-AmericanHappy New Year to each and every one of you!Welcome to Season 6 episode 1 of Light ‘Em Up!We launch 2025 with exciting news! We’re actively being downloaded in 117 countries, globally!Without fear or favor — we follow the facts wherever they lead us.We present the facts not the fiction that drive and support our theories forward!We’ll shine the antiseptic light of the truth as we deliver this in-depth investigation that started some 14 months ago as we began to march heavily into the election...2025-01-041h 17Light 'Em UpThank you for another FANTASTIC Year! We're being downloaded in 115 countries globally & growing! We're not "true crime", we're the truth in the criminal justice system!As we close out another fantastic year filled with one accomplishment after another for “Light ‘Em Up” — which included new sponsorships — and new underwriters — we wanted to focus on what is most important to us other than searching out the truth.We wanted to take some special time to recognize you, our listeners for your TSL (time spent listening) to us throughout this past year.We thank you for another fantastic year of growth and achievements and express our appreciation for your wonderful engagement and your role in helping us grow to 1...2024-12-0721 minLight 'Em UpTaser, Taser, Taser! Conducted Energy Weapons: “Less-lethal”? Do they Save Lives and Reduce Civilian Shootings or Facilitate Cardiac Arrest and are Used in a Reckless, Punitive Manner? Welcome to this electric, super-charged, high voltage brand-new episode of Light ‘Em Up!As season 5 will soon be a rap and in the books, please tell a friend that lives overseas about us! We are now actively being downloaded in 115 countries.We expose and tell the truth in a world filled with confusion and bold-faced lies.We delve into the facts not the fiction about: TASERS —Conducted Energy Devices (CED’s) also referred to as Conducted Energy Weapons (CEW’s): A weapon that is deemed to be...2024-11-161h 05Light 'Em UpProtecting Your Constitutional & Civil Rights in a Time While They are Under Assault: Driving While Black in Cleveland, Ohio, Pre-Textual Traffic Stops, Whren v U.S. & Defending Yourself When Cops Become Robbers.Welcome to this brand-new episode of Light ‘Em Up!Tell a friend that lives overseas about us! We are now actively being downloaded in 114 countries.On this investigative, educational and impactful edition of Light ‘Em Up — we expose and tell the truth in a world filled with confusion and misinformation.We delve into the facts not the fiction about: Protecting your Constitutional & Civil Rights and educating you on topics that we’re betting you rarely hear or know much about but should know everything about.We drill deep on:...2024-10-261h 01Light 'Em UpA Broken Tail Light, an Expired License Plate: NOT Capital Crimes! How Cities are Working to Reduce Racial Profiling & Biased Pre-Textual Traffic Stops — Making the All-Too-Common Traffic Stop Safer For All.Welcome back to this brand-new, explosive, visionary, investigative edition of Light 'Em Up.We're currently being actively downloaded in 114 countries, globally. Thank you for your unwavering, constant support.Without fear or favor, we shine the antiseptic light of the truth on any topic that we undertake and report on.On this episode we focus on and explore emerging ways of addressing critical issues in the criminal justice system and policing — drilling down on and beginning a focused conversation as to:Rethinking how law enforcement is deployed and all too often tr...2024-10-0553 minLight 'Em UpThe Senseless Killing of Michael Jones, Another Black Man, by the Akron, OH Police Department: Poor Tactical Police Procedures, Reasonable, Articulable Suspicion (RAS) & Officer Induced Jeopardy.Welcome back to this brand-new, investigative, in-depth, exposé exclusively featured on Light 'Em Up.We're actively being downloaded in 114 countries, globally. Thank you for your unwavering, support.Without fear or favor, we shine the antiseptic light of the truth on any topic that we undertake and report on.Tonight, we examine the officer involved shooting of Michael Jones — by our very own Akron Police Department in the early morning hours of August 17th outside of a Duke and Duchess gas station, in Akron, Ohio. The 15 second unnecessary struggle took Jones' life and re-o...2024-09-141h 10Light 'Em UpMurdered in Cold Blood Over a Pot of Water: The Tragic Case of Sonya Massey. A Focused Exam of the Expanding Plague of "Wandering/Roaming Cops". Is it Safe Anymore for Individuals of Color to Call the Police for Help?Welcome to this incendiary, probing, brand-new installment of Light ‘Em Up.We’re currently being actively downloaded in 1⃣1⃣3⃣ countries globally! Thank you, for your constant support!In this intensive episode we’ll investigate and unpack the cold-blooded killing of Sonya Massey — a 36-year-old mother of two and resident of Springfield, Illinois. Ms. Massey was concerned for her safety and called law enforcement to her home for protection.Sonya Massey, was fatally shot in the head by the now terminated and criminally charged former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Sean Grayson in her own kitchen over...2024-08-241h 07Light 'Em UpThe Radicalization Process: From "Normal" to "Violent Extremist", Being Humiliated, Losing One's Sense of Significance, & Othered. Motivated by Propaganda, Stripped of the Ability to Peacefully Pursue Purpose in a World Built on Exposing Your DevaluationWelcome back to Light ‘Em Up!Directly from your support, we are actively being downloaded in 1⃣1⃣3⃣ countries! Thank you so much!There is so much trouble in this world. The threat vectors are endless.This riveting, in-depth episode turned out to be one of our more educational, intensive and acclaimed episodes among our 80+ binge-worthy catalogue of work, now spanning 5 seasons.With this new episode, we delve into the vast, intricate and complex process of radicalization – specifically, radicalization that leads to violence or violent radicalization (VR).Radicalization is defined as...2024-08-0355 minLight 'Em UpIf the West Carroll Parrish Sheriff's Department Has Nothing to Hide, Why'd They Lawyer Up? A Sister's Relentless Quest to Get at the Truth in the Sudden, Unexplained Death of Crystal McCrory Jones in Oak Grove, LouisianaWelcome to this brand new, fact-revealing episode of Light ‘Em Up.We're actively being downloaded in 113 countries! Thank you!As promised, we’d be there when there was any update of significance in the 2023 case of the mysterious death of Crystal McCrory Jones in Oak Grove, Louisiana.We're very fortunate again to speak with Jana Guyewski Latigar (Crystal's sister).The fact pattern shows:💥 Within 1 hour and 45 minutes, the cause of death was ruled a suicide.💥 Two days prior to her death — the Ring Doorbell Camera was cut off.💥 Crysta...2024-07-1342 minLight 'Em UpThe dark multi-billion-dollar underworld of Sports Betting and its Criminality: Are Major League Sports in Bed with Sports Betting Services to the Detriment of Their Own Players and Their Sport(s) as a Whole?Welcome back to this exclusive, probing, fact-finding, comprehensive investigative edition of Light ‘Em Up …We are currently being actively downloaded in 1⃣1⃣ 3⃣ countries, globally.We shine the antiseptic light of the truth on the multi-billion-dollar world of sports betting and the criminality that far too often surrounds these actions.Actions that most recently have encircled and swallowed more victims from ALL of the Major Sports Leagues:⚾ Major League Baseball,🏀 The National Basketball Association,🏒 The National Hockey League,🏈 The National Football League … and beyond.We’ll dig into the crimes in...2024-06-2255 minLight 'Em UpDoes the 2nd Amendment & the Castle Doctrine Apply Equally or at ALL for Black Americans? Sr. U.S. Airman Roger Fortson, Amir Locke & Donovan Lewis: Gunned Down in Their Own Homes. Hard Truths Examined. Does This Ever End? Who Will be Next?Currently we're being downloaded in 113 countries! Thank you!With the May 3rd, 2024, shooting and killing of Sr. U.S. Airman Roger Fortson in his off-base home in Fort Walton, FL, by an Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Deputy, we shine the antiseptic light of the truth in this deep, thorough and investigatory episode of Light ‘Em Up on the killing of black men in their homes by law enforcement.Click the link to view the available Body Worn Camera footage + extra coverage on the Fortson case.This isn’t a topic a...2024-06-0153 minLight 'Em UpI Want to File a Complaint! The Importance of the Civilian Complaint Alleging Police Misconduct. How this Single, Solitary Action Can Pave the Way Toward the Success or Failure of an Officer, the Department, and the City.When we last spoke with our special and honored guest, we were being actively downloaded in 104 countries. Now, it's 112!Welcome to this edition of Light ‘Em Up.We provide you with the facts, never the fiction — we have an exclusive in-depth interview with one of our law enforcement subject matter experts who has served in the capacity as a high-ranking police administrator with a smaller, rural police department in the State of Mississippi just for you!Again, he speaks candidly on the promise of his anonymity, delivering the unvarnished truth that you r...2024-05-111h 05Light 'Em UpWhere Do We Go from Here? America at a Critical Inflection Point: Democracy or Dictatorship? An Examination of Race, Political Power, Social Economics & Education. Sage Wisdoms with Dr. Sandy Womack Jr., Proactive, “Pro-people" Educational Leader.Welcome to this intensive, no holds barred, educational episode of Light ‘Em Up!We’re working to tirelessly to expand our global footprint beyond 111 countries!Tonight, we are honored to have back one of our all-time most honored guests. Our especial guest, Dr. Sandy Womack, Jr. -- who is no stranger to Light ‘Em Up -- is our tried-and-true source and resource who can unpack all of these hot and pressing topics for us and provide great clarity and wisdom to them to aide underst...2024-04-201h 12Light 'Em Up“My Son Was Judged to be Guilty Before He Ever Stepped One Foot in the Courtroom”: Life Lessons, Revelations & Preventative Awareness from the Mother of a Son Convicted of 1st Degree Pre-meditated Murder.Thank you for tuning in! Our global footprint has now reached 111 countries!On this expanded, investigative episode we shine the antiseptic light of the truth on a 2019 murder case out of the state of Michigan. The People v Cabrera.We are honored to sit down with Sarah Cintron, the mother of Juan Cabrera.Juan was convicted of premeditated intentional murder at the age of 18 by a jury that only took 120 minutes to decide on a charge that mandated him by statute to serve Life in Prison Without the Possibility of Parole (LWOP) for a...2024-03-301h 27