Letters from Sing Sing

The Apology

Letters from Sing Sing

Show Notes

JJ is out of prison, but in the eyes of the law, he is still a convicted killer.

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Oct 2, 2024

In this bonus episode of the award-winning Letters from Sing Sing podcast, veteran producer Dan Slepian reflects on the final chapter in J.J. Velazquez’s hard-fought path to full exoneration after being wrongfully convicted of murder over two decades ago. Dan and J.J. join Kristen Welker on Meet the Press for a “Meet the Moment” conversation to detail their 20+ year path to overturning J.J.’s conviction.

Sep 10, 2024

Hear an exclusive audio excerpt from Dateline producer Dan Slepian’s new book “The Sing Sing Files” which chronicles his two-decade journey navigating the criminal justice system to help free six innocent men. Available now wherever books and audiobooks are sold. For more details and to purchase, follow this link: 
https://bit.ly/TheSingSingFilesLetters

Mar 27, 2023

For the first time in 19 years, JJ puts on a suit and goes to court.

Mar 20, 2023

JJ turns 40. Jon gets in trouble. Dan receives a mysterious envelope with missing police reports.

Mar 13, 2023

The Manhattan DA’s office reinvestigates JJ’s case. A tip surfaces about Mustafa and Dan follows it to Seattle.

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