Accessory to Justice

Join us for this bonus interview with The Sistas in Prison Reform! 

Today you'll hear from Juanita Belton, Paulettra James, and Santia Nance about their initiatives to facilitate second chances and help end the decades long trend of needless incarnation. These women were inspired to organize after loved ones Jerry, Sincere, and Quadaire found themselves convicted and incarcerated in early adulthood. 

Remember the Tough On Crime, era of the 1990s? What if we told you that many communities are still dealing with the consequences of these ineffective and dangerous policies? Perhaps you know all too well about the effects of over-policing and mandatory minimums. 

Learn more at sistasinprisonreform.com/

 or @TheSip2021 on major social media platforms. 

We also invite you check out Quadaire and Santia's website, brilliancebehindbars.com,  highlighting the intelligence, passion, and resilience of incarnated individuals.   

Let's discuss how the justice system really works. Spoiler alert, it's not always based in integrity. Meet some attorneys trying to fix that, Doug Ramseur and Emilee Hasbrouck. 

We're talking The Death Penalty, violent crime defense, and The [former] Conviction Integrity Unit. Doug, Emilee, and Miriam discuss the power of believing clients and working towards a world where everyone may receive "a rich man's defense."

You may contact The Ram Law Firm at (804)-404-2654 or Ram@TheRamFirm.com 

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Today defense attorney, Miriam Airington-Fisher and, polygraph expert, Ken Mikionis talk all things polygraphs! How do they work? Why do we use them? 

Ken is a retired FBI agent, who entered the private sector to help criminal defense attorneys in their pursuit of justice! Today Ken explains why some polygraphs are far more useful than others, and how they can be used as an accessory to justice. 

We know you're going to learn a lot, maybe bust some myths you've been holding as fact. 

New to Accessory to Justice? Please, stick around and explore our other topics such as the wrongful conviction story of a man named Mario Eubanks, and the concerns of our Autistic community members regarding schools and law enforcement with Terra Vance and Kate Jones of Neuroclastic. 

Keep up with all things Airington Law on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok, and Linked In--@AiringtonLaw 

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A conversation on systemic ableism. 

What if we told you the mainstream conception of the Autistic experience is not accurate? What if we told you that these misconceptions pose genuine material danger for our Autistic community members? 

Terra Vance and Kate Jones of NeuroClastic are here to lead the conversation surrounding law enforcement and Autism. Today we're discussing the School to Prison Pipeline, clearing the air on common Autistic behavior patterns, and conceptualizing a future that honors the differences of Autistic people. Get ready to take a critical lens to The Deficit Model, and celebrate the Autistic mind with this collaboration! 

Autistic liberation is the future. Are you listening? 

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As promised, here's the rundown of the case of a man named Matthew Rushin, 

Matthew Rushin is a young Black man from Virginia Beach. Matthew is Autistic. 

In 2019, Matthew was in a car accident, that severely wounded others. Police swarmed Matthew and deemed him guilty of intentional harm. To them, it appeared that Matthew was attempting to take his own life with no regard for others. This was not the case. In reality, Matthew experienced an autistic meltdown, emerging research likens these meltdowns to that of a seizure, rather than a Non-Autistic bout of distress. As you may imagine, a serious car accident is not a safe place, neurologically, for an Autistic individual. 

Like in many cases, Matthew was offered a plea deal, i.e."Plead guilty, and we'll have mercy on you." 

The negotiation tactics involved rely heavily on, what some may call, "reading between the lines"-- something that is not apart of the Autistic experience. His loved ones believe he was intentionally mislead for the sake of winning a conviction. Matthew just wanted to return home to his mother and sisters, so he accepted the deal. Matthew was sentenced to 50 years, 40 years suspended, 10 to serve. 

In November of 2020, Governor Northam granted Matthew Rushin a condition pardon. Matthew returned home with the help of his post conviction attorney Miriam-Airington Fisher, with the guidance of Terra Vance, and Sen. McClellan's push for SB 1315 (now a law decriminalizing Autistic behavior). Matthew deserves an absolute pardon and his support network have not stopped trying to get him the justice he deserves. 

Learn more under the #JusticeforMatthewRushin and AiringtonLaw.com 

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Sober by VIBES, Excavate by Marshall Usinger, Grounded by Jameson Nathan Jones, You Said it, I Said it, We all Said it by Charlie Schafer, Stay Awhile by The Spacies 

Stop! If you have not listened to Part I of our series, go listen, then return. Seriously it will take you less than 20 minutes. 

Accessory to Justice is back for Part II of our series, The Framing of Mario Eubanks. This week you'll be hearing from his wife and biggest supporter, Portia. Portia and Mario have been together for almost 10 years now. In this episode Portia describes her beautiful relationship with Mario, in their (we'll say) inter-carceral relationship. This woman is so strong and a great representative for the community of women whose spouses live behind bars. 

If you still are not convinced of Mario's innocence, you must hear this testimony from his wife. 

As always, like and share to join our movement with the # FreeMarioEubanks. 

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Tree Tops by Astro World 

2am Ft. Jake Larson (instrumental) by Mum Child 

Last Light by Saint James 

Last Signal by Liam Beck 

The Framing of Mario Eubanks is finally ready! 

This is Part I of III covering the wrongful conviction of Mario Eubanks, featuring Mario's attorney Miriam Airington-Fisher. Listen to hear a professional break down of the murder, conviction, and post conviction proceedings. 

Don't know about Mario Eubanks?

Over 25 years ago Mario, a 15 year old kid got swept up in a murder case that did not involve him at all. Mario has been in prison ever since his conviction at the age of 17. 24 years later his case has been lost in all the noise and ignorance. We're trying to change that by telling the world about his case. 

In the coming weeks you will hear from Portia, Mario's wife, and Mario himself. Please stay tuned. 

Join our movement share this episode with #FreeMarioEubanks, let's muster up some star power and get some pressure for his exoneration. If you know anything about the 1996 murder of Wade King, or Mario Eubanks please email us at Community@Airingtonlaw.com. 

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Tree Tops by Astro Mouse, Locked Out & Felony Love by Jay Warren, and No Crime by Keston Wright 

Do you know Mario Eubanks? Probably not. 

However, you may have seen programs such as Making a Murderer (2015) or When They See Us (2019). What if we told you these are not isolated cases?

It is time to learn his name. Mario Eubanks, was ripped away from his friends and family over 25 years ago. He was a 15 year old boy, from The South Side of Richmond, Va, arrested and convicted for a murder he did not commit. Tune in next month and get educated--listen to his attorney, Miriam Airington-Fisher, his wife Portia, and Mario himself. 

Never before has his story been published. We must hold the criminal justice system accountable. 

Learn his name. Say his name. #FreeMarioEubanks  

Get a taste of what's to come! 

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