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Jaws of Justice Radio
It is the intention of Jaws of Justice Radio to investigate how to achieve justice in America, this includes issues of economic injustice, political injustice and the criminal justice system. We want to put a human face on those caught in the grasp of injustice and those that are part of an unjust system. We strive to dispel the misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry, politicians and our educational system.
Floyd Bledsoe – A Kansas Exoneree
Floyd Bledsoe spent 15 years in prison for the murder of his 14-year-old sister-in-law. His brother, originally confessed to the brutal rape and killing, then recanted and blamed Floyd. Years later Floyd’s brother once again confessed in a suicide note. Attorneys with the Project for Innocence and Post-Conviction Remedies at the University of Kansas Law School, which sought a retrial for Bledsoe for more than 10 years, released DNA evidence showing that semen in the victim’s body most likely came from Tom Bledsoe — not Floyd.
Floyd Bledsoe is now free and will be talking to Host Craig Lubow about his experience trying to get the justice system to accept the facts and what he is doing now that he is out.
A Veteran’s Town Hall On PTSD
Veterans and active duty personnel are affected by Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome and it will take more than the Veterans Administration to take care of the problem. The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 317 is holding a Town Hall Meeting for those suffering from PTSD and their families. There will be information on resources to help, a chance for veterans and family members to tell their story and more.
Host Jessica Thomas will host Dr Tom Hall, Randy Barnett, Roland , and Popeye Mathis, members of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 317 to tell about this event and why they are bringing these folks together. The Veterans Town Hall Meeting on PTSD will be Saturday May 6th, 10am – 3pm at the Southside Optomists, 11154 Blue Ridge Blvd, KCMO.
For More information on the Town Hall Meeting call –
VVA Chapter 317 – 816-561-8387
Tommy Ponds – 816-914-1862
http://www.vva317.org/
JoJR Calendar of Events –
A May Day Potluck in Memory of Dr Fred Lee, long time IWW member and UMKC professor of economics will be at the Blue Valley Park Shelter House, 23rd and Topping, Monday May 1st from 2-5 PM. Rain or shine, we will be under a shelter so bring food and beverages to share and instruments and games to play. They will have supplies to make a memorial to victims of police brutality and will take a moment to remember Dr Fred Lee.
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The Criminal Justice Task Force will meet Monday May 1st from 6:45 to 8:45 pm at the Church of the Good Shepard, 4947 Chouteau Drive, KCMO. The Criminal Justice Task Force mission is to lobby the Missouri State Legislature for sentencing laws that are fair and basic human rights, including protection against cruel and unusual punishment of those that are incarcerated. For information contact Robin Johnson at 816-522-4081 or email: [email protected]
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The Kansas City Chapter of Missourian’s For Alternatives to the Death Penalty will meet Tuesday, May 2nd from 6:30 to 8pm at All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 4501 Walnut, KCMO.
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The Kansas City Chapter of Empower Missouri’s First Friday Forum will be Friday, May 5th 11:30am – 1:00pm at the Westport Flea Market, 817 Westport Rd, KCMO.
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Mothers of Incarcerated Sons and Daughters will hold a public meeting entitled Let The Truth Be Known: Missouri Bully Law Session, Saturday May 6th, 1:15 – 3 pm at Rockhurst University Community Center, 5401 Troost Ave, KCMO. Parents, students and concerned citizens are invited to this event to help you better understand this Pipeline to Prison law that creates a felony class infraction for grade school and up students.
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The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 317 toare holding a Veterans Town Hall Meeting on PTSD to be held Saturday May 6th, 10am – 3pm at the Southside Optomists, 11154 Blue Ridge Blvd, KCMO. this event is for those suffering from PTSD and their families as well as concerned citizens. There will be information on resources to help, a chance for veterans and family members to tell their story and more.
