Jermane Scott is serving life without parole for the 1996 murder of Bertram Thomas, in Springfield, OH. He has currently been fighting his wrongful conviction for 23 years. Here he speaks candidly about his past experiences, and how during his mitigation hearing, he was 'spared' the death sentence in part due to revelations about the … Continue reading From The Inside Out: D.N.A ‘Did. Not. Acknowledge’
Jermane Scott is serving life without parole for the 1996 murder of Bertram Thomas, in Springfield, OH. He has currently been fighting his wrongful conviction for 23 years. Here he speaks candidly about his past experiences, and the present unfolding crisis of Covid-19. I thought that life in prison couldn't get any tougher, then … Continue reading From The Inside Out: Flags At Half-Mast & The ‘6 Feet Rule’
Jermane Scott is serving life without parole for the 1996 murder of Bertram Thomas, in Springfield, OH. He has currently been fighting his wrongful conviction for 23 years. Here he speaks candidly about his past experiences, and the present unfolding crisis of Covid-19. I find myself today with many conflicting thoughts and feelings regarding … Continue reading From The Inside Out: Hopes, Fears & COVID-19
March 27th, saw CJRJ's first interview regarding the case of Jermane Scott with local radio station A9Radio, in Springfield, Ohio. Jermane's case however, was no stranger to the station. 10-months-prior, Jermane himself had been a guest on the show, during which he gave candid details of his wrongful conviction. Below is his full unedited interview. … Continue reading Jermane Scott: The Interviews—27/03/2019
During the search of Scott's residence on Dec. 9th, Springfield Police Department spoke with Reggie Gilbert and Anthony Eldrige. Both Gilbert and Eldrige lived at the same residence as Scott. Marla Gilbert, Reggie's mother, and Scott's—believed to be at the time—stepmother, had taken Eldrige in approximately 1-year-prior due to continuing issues, the then 14-year-old had … Continue reading Jermane Scott: Jumping The Gun—Part. 4
Jermane’s Journal gives the reader a unique insight into a prisoner’s life. In Jermane’s case, a wrongfully convicted prisoner’s life. For past journal entries please click here September 24th: Endurance: the ability to endure an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way. As I sit in this cell thinking about the years … Continue reading Jermane’s Journal | No Giving Way
Jermane’s Journal gives the reader a unique insight into a prisoner’s life. In Jermane’s case, a wrongfully convicted prisoner’s life. In his latest entry: the following—in Jermane’s own words—can only describe a system seemingly hell bent on delivering punishment, rather than that of rehabilitation. Please continue to follow, and share Jermane’s journey. August 19th … Continue reading Jermane’s Journal | Damned If You Do, Damned If You Don’t
Jermane's Journal gives the reader a unique insight into a prisoner's life. In Jermane's case, a wrongfully convicted prisoner's life. During the course of the past few years, Jermane has seen—through a continuing effort on his part—his security level go from that of 4-D—Maximum Security, highest grade—to 4-A—Maximum Security, lowest grade. The following—in Jermane's own … Continue reading Jermane’s Journal | Back To Lucasville—Rehabilitation Denied
Due to potential legal representation, the CJRJ's series of articles, Jermane Scott: Jumping the Gun will be put on hold for the time being. Over the coming weeks and months, Jermane's Journal will invite the reader to put themselves in the shoes of a man wrongfully convicted, and sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. … Continue reading Jermane’s Journal | Coming Back To Life
Twenty-two years is a long time to remain silent. Jermane Scott broke that silence via a live radio interview with A9Radio397 in Springfield, Ohio this past week. During the 30-minute interview Scott spoke of a Springfield Police investigation that had only been in operation for 4 days before he was charged with the aggravated murder of … Continue reading Silence Broken, Spirit Intact: Jermane Scott Speaks Out
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