The Charges Have Ben Stacking Up (ft. 4x Felon)

This week on It’s Ben A Week, Ben sits down with a guest whose story sounds unbelievable — until you realize it’s completely real.From being a normal teenager with a good life to becoming a four-time convicted felon, this episode dives into how a series of small decisions, bad influences, and a flawed system completely changed the course of her life.What started with unknowingly accepting a fake $100 bill quickly escalated into felony charges, jail time, a prison rehab program (SAFP), and 10 years of probation — all before the age of 20.She shares the full story, including:• How she was charged with organized crime and forgery • The moment she was arrested and sent to jail at 18 • What life is really like inside a women’s prison program • The reality of SAFP (Substance Abuse Felony Punishment) • Why probation can feel set up for failure • A false positive drug test that nearly sent her back to prison • How one mistake can follow you for lifeBen reacts in real time as the story unfolds — asking the questions everyone is thinking and unpacking how something so small turned into something so serious.This episode is a raw look at the justice system, accountability, second chances, and what it really means to move forward after your past doesn’t disappear.🎧 Subscribe to It’s Ben a Week New episodes every week filled with unfiltered stories, wild guests, and brutally honest laughs. Hosted by photographer and professional barrel racer Ben McDonnell.📍 Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon | Wherever you get your podcasts🔗 Connect with Ben: Instagram: @itsbenaweek TikTok: @itsbenaweek Website: itsbenaweek.com💬 Want to be on the show? Submit your story or pitch at itsbenaweek.com