The NC Innocence Inquiry Commission
Episode 42 of the Where the Dogwood Blooms podcast, hosted by Cassie Clark, titled "The NC Innocence Inquiry Commission" was published on July 2, 2025 and runs 64 minutes.
July 2, 2025 ·64m · Where the Dogwood Blooms
Summary
In this episode, I sit down with Laura Pierro, Executive Director of the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission, to talk about the life-changing work they do—and the serious threat they're facing right now. If you’ve never heard of the commission, you’re not alone. It’s the only one of its kind in the entire country, created to take a hard, honest look at possible wrongful convictions in our state.Laura walks me through how the commission works, what sets it apart, and why its funding is now at risk. We talk about the human cost of injustice—about real people, with real families, who’ve lost years of their lives to prison for crimes they didn’t commit.This conversation isn’t just about the legal system—it’s about fairness, accountability, and what kind of North Carolina we want to live in. If you care about justice, you’ll want to hear this.Connect with the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission:WebsiteLinkedInSponsors:NC/TN High Country WXNascar WXKnights of Pythias Cumberland Lodge No. 5Support Where the Dogwood Blooms: If you enjoy our content, consider supporting us via:VenmoCash AppConnect with Where the Dogwood Blooms:WebsiteInstagramXTikTokContact:[email protected]: #LauraPierro #NorthCarolina #NCPol #InnocenceInquiryCommission #WrongfulConvictions
Episode Description
In this episode, I sit down with Laura Pierro, Executive Director of the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission, to talk about the life-changing work they do—and the serious threat they're facing right now. If you’ve never heard of the commission, you’re not alone. It’s the only one of its kind in the entire country, created to take a hard, honest look at possible wrongful convictions in our state.
Laura walks me through how the commission works, what sets it apart, and why its funding is now at risk. We talk about the human cost of injustice—about real people, with real families, who’ve lost years of their lives to prison for crimes they didn’t commit.
This conversation isn’t just about the legal system—it’s about fairness, accountability, and what kind of North Carolina we want to live in. If you care about justice, you’ll want to hear this.
Connect with the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission:
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Support Where the Dogwood Blooms: If you enjoy our content, consider supporting us via:
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Tags: #LauraPierro #NorthCarolina #NCPol #InnocenceInquiryCommission #WrongfulConvictions
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