Michaela Riley

Would you admit to something that was untrue to prevent a prison sentence?

What if you were given no other choice?

The pressure of defendants to accept a pleas agreement is excruciating and constant. Innocent defendants are left with no other options as they are coerced into accepting an agreement that will change their life forever.

More than 1 in every 100 American's are in prison or jail, while a staggering 90% of cases are settled by plea agreements. Lawyers prefer to make deals as opposed to fight for innocence of their defendants.

In my opinion a plea bargain is immoral and unethical when based upon the promise of a reduced sentence if the defendant accepts a guilty plea. The damage can't be reversed. Once a plea agreement is accepted the defendant loses their right to speak...

Jennifer Campbell has just returned to Virginia after a year long mobilization with the Army. Her dream of buying a house, living near the beach and being close to her family, son and fiancé' was now a reality.

Embittered Justice is inspired by a true story of an innocent woman's fight against a corrupt judicial system.