The Simple Rule That Could Cut Prison Populations in Half
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"What if there was a simple rule that could cut prison populations in half, make prosecutors think twice before filing bogus charges, and restore justice to America?" Former prosecutor, judge, and attorney Alex Thomason delivers the answer in this explosive finale. From gripping jury trial stories to a shocking malicious prosecution case involving an innocent doctor, Alex exposes how the system destroys lives with zero accountability. His revolutionary solution? Make the state pay attorney fees when defendants are found not guilty—a rule already working in gun defense cases. This elegant reform could shut down private prisons, force prosecutors to charge only real crimes, and transform justice overnight.
⏱️ Timestamps:
- (00:00) The Revolutionary Promise: One Rule to Transform Justice
- (00:21) Jury Trial Reality: When Missing Socks Derail Murder Cases
- (05:46) Malicious Prosecution: How an Innocent Doctor's Life Was Destroyed
- (09:30) The Game-Changer: Why Gun Cases Get Attorney Fee Protection
- (13:24) 50% Prison Reduction: How Financial Incentives Would Work
- (18:08) Behind the Scenes: Alex's Law Firm Nightmare Stories
- (20:33) Call to Action: How Citizens Can Demand This Change
- (22:37) The Solution Revealed: Simple State Code Changes That Work
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