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Insights, case breakdowns, and advocacy resources from the Wickedly Judged team. A new post launches with every case we investigate.
Custody Motive, No Physical Evidence
Some convictions happen because the evidence is overwhelming. And some convictions happen because a narrative is treated like proof. Richard Hoyt maintains his innocence — and the questions around his case demand answers.
Read MoreJustice Hijacked: How a Revenge Plot and a 100% Conviction Rate Destroyed the Life of Joshua Lee Mosher
Joshua Lee Mosher was convicted after a revenge-driven accusation, shifting witness statements, and an investigator with a 100% conviction rate. His sister Amanda and girlfriend Bethany continue to fight for his freedom.
Read MoreDue Process Denied: The Scott Barmore Story and the Fight for Real Justice
Scott Barmore was denied an evidentiary hearing — a basic constitutional safeguard. Convicted and sentenced to 60 years to life, his case exposes what happens when process fails and justice follows.
Read MoreFramed for Life: The 33-Year Fight of Donald Simpson Jr. for Justice
No physical evidence. Another man confessed. Yet Donald Simpson Jr. has spent over 33 years in a Missouri prison for a murder he has always maintained he did not commit.
Read MoreBehind Wickedly Judged: Our Story, Johnny's Fight, and Why We Won't Stop
Every movement has a story. Ours began with heartbreak, hope, and a determination to fight for what's right — even when the odds are stacked against us.
Read More20 Years Too Long: The Fight for Johnny Watkins
Twenty years since Johnny Watkins was wrongfully taken from his family. No direct evidence. Another person confessed. Prosecutorial misconduct withheld key evidence. His fight continues.
Read MoreGuilty by Hearsay
In Michigan, a person can be convicted on nothing more than the word of an accuser — no physical evidence, no corroboration, no witnesses. Doug Wicker's case exposes this dangerous reality.
Read MoreUnraveling Injustice: The Tony Viola Case and the Fight for Truth
Tony Viola fought for his freedom from behind bars, uncovering suppressed evidence that led to his acquittal. Dawn Pasela's courage as a whistleblower helped expose the truth — at a devastating cost.
Read MoreMarkale Lundy: A Story of Injustice, Resilience, and the Fight for Justice Reform
Sentenced to 22 years for a crime he didn't commit. DNA excluded him. Cell phone records proved he wasn't there. The witness story kept changing. Yet Markale Lundy remains behind bars.
Read MoreScripted Lies and Stolen Lives: The Case of Senrick Wilkerson
No DNA evidence. A witness who admitted under oath she was given a script. Felony charges dropped in exchange for testimony. Senrick Wilkerson's case is a textbook example of a system that failed.
Read MoreFighting for Justice: Exposing Systemic Failures and Advocating for Change
At Wickedly Judged, our mission is to uncover the truth, amplify unheard voices, and challenge the systemic failures that plague our justice system. Here's how we're making an impact.
Read MoreA Broken System: The Story of Johnny Watkins
Johnny Watkins was wrongfully convicted despite another individual confessing to the crime. His case exposes prosecutorial misconduct, ineffective defense, and a system that prioritizes convictions over truth.
Read MoreA Family Torn Apart: The Story of Garrett Arrowood
Garrett Arrowood's case is a story of a young man wrongfully accused, a grieving family torn apart, and a justice system that has failed to uphold its promise of fairness and truth.
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