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Ep 116: A battered woman watches a murder in helpless horror. But when her abuser cites her as an accomplice to save his own skin, she’s convicted and sentenced for a crime she didn’t commit.

This is the Kelly Harnett story

Article mentioned in episode: https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/kelly-harnett-jailhouse-lawyer-rikers-dvsja-profile.html

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Just As Deadly by Marissa Harrison (BOOK) –

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Credits:

Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
Produced by James Varga
Audio Editor,Seiler Burr
Script Editor: Abagail Belcastro
Music by Dessert Media
Special Thanks to: Jamie Weiner

Help is Available:

If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation.

For direct links to organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/

Keywords: wrongfully convicted, Rikers Island, Jailhouse Lawyer, domestic violence, Tommy Donovan, Astoria Park, Queens,