Boston NPR affiliate WBUR and nonprofit news organization The Marshall Project join together for Violation. The podcast examines the parole system in America and how it played a role in the case of Jacob Wideman. New episodes of the series drop on Wednesdays.
After serving more than 30 years in prison for stabbing a fellow teen to death at summer camp in 1986, Widener was released on parole in 2016. Nine months later he was back – under very unusual circumstances.
“We’re thrilled to partner with The Marshall Project on Violation, a story that explores a gripping case and sheds light on systemic issues within our criminal justice system,” said Ben Brock Johnson, Executive Producer, WBUR Podcasts. “Whether you’re fascinated by motive, family history, or the strange and often hidden machinations of how people navigate serving prison time and parole, we think this podcast will captivate you from the first episode to the last.”
