Surviving the Justice System Part 2: From Incarceration to Rebuilding
Truth Be Found by Justin Yentes
Episode notes
What if your future came down to one decision: stand trial or take a plea? In this gripping episode, we follow Angel’s journey through the justice system, from rejecting trial and negotiating his own plea deals to enduring the unforgiving reality of long-term incarceration. He opens up about the violent rules of prison politics, the mental strain of life behind bars, and the hidden battles of reentering society after decades inside. It’s a raw, eye-opening account of choices, their consequences, and the resilience it takes to survive a system stacked against you.
Key Moments in this Episode:
- Why Angel avoided trial and negotiated plea deals to protect himself.
- The harsh prison hierarchy: race-based survival, violence, and constant power struggles.
- The emotional toll of missing family whi ...