Guilty Until Proven Innocent | Arvis Owens - S.O.S. #205

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🎙️Episode Title: "Guilty Until Proven Innocent: When the Military Justice System Fails"
Episode Summary:
The U.S. military justice system was designed to uphold discipline and integrity—but what happens when it becomes a tool for political agendas instead of truth?
In this powerful and eye-opening episode, former Navy Commander Arvis Owens shares his harrowing experience of being falsely accused of sexual assault. What unfolds is a disturbing look at a system that, under pressure to show progress on sexual assault cases, has sacrificed due process and fairness in pursuit of conviction rates.
Key Topics Discussed:
•The rise of metrics-based justice since 2009—and why conviction rates became the new gold standard,
•Suppressed exculpatory evidence, blocked video proof, and commanders incentivized to convict,
•The military’s "titling" process that brands service members for life—even after acquittal,
•The absence of innocence projects or conviction review units in military courts,
•The deep personal and professional toll on the falsely accused,
•Why real justice means protecting the innocent and believing victims.
This conversation is not about discrediting survivors—it's about protecting the integrity of the justice system for everyone. When the balance tips too far in one direction, both victims and the falsely accused pay the price.
🔊 Listen now—and ask yourself:
If this happened to someone you love, wouldn’t you want a path to clear their name?
You don’t want to miss this episode — it’s raw, real, and deeply important. 🎙️
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Chapters

1. Introduction to Missing Interview (00:00:00)

2. Arvis Owens's Military Background (00:03:35)

3. False Accusations in the Military (00:08:36)

4. Military Justice System Problems (00:17:45)

5. Command Influence on Sexual Assault Cases (00:31:18)

6. Real Cases of False Accusations (00:40:36)

7. Media Silence on Military Injustice (00:54:02)

8. Incentives for False Accusations (01:00:42)

9. Special Victim Advocates and Bias (01:07:52)