Meet Chris Turner
Episode description
This is the fifth in a series of six episodes, each highlighting one of the falsely accused men from the 8th and H Case. Despite the challenges they've faced, these men have shown remarkable resilience. This series will allow listeners to get a small glimpse of who these men are as individuals.
Today's episode features Chris Turner.
Mr. Turner is a dedicated Duke Ellington School for the Arts employee. He has lectured at universities, colleges, and police academies on his experience of being wrongfully incarcerated. He serves as the board chair for Free Minds Book Club & Writing Workshop, a nonprofit providing educational services and mentoring for incarcerated youth and adults. He previously served as a board member of the Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project. The Greater Washington Urban League awarded Chris its 2024 Community Impact Award.