‘Dr. Phil’ Digital Exclusive: Flaws In The American Justice System
John Kinsel has been locked up for more than 26 years for a crime he claims he did not commit -- raping, choking, and threatening to kill a child. About 30 years ago, when John was 22, he says he met and fell in love with a single mother of three, Adrienne, and they moved in together 10 months after their first date. Adrienne says John got the chance to play dad to Adrienne's three children. Adrienne’s middle child, 9-year-old Alyssa, has said John was strict and demanding, and she didn’t like him. Now an adult, Alyssa claims she devised a plan to get rid of John by falsely accusing him of sexually abusing her for years. Based on her court testimony, John was convicted and sentenced to life in prison without parole – though he maintains his innocence. Alyssa has recanted her testimony in the hopes of freeing John, but she claims no one in the justice department will listen. Kinsel’s new attorney, Justin Bonus, says he’s convinced Kinsel is innocent. Hear why. In the Dr. Phil Digital Exclusive video above, Bonus, along with Jason Flom, record executive, Innocence Project board member and host of the Wrongful Conviction podcast, share what they believe are the flaws in Kinsel's case and the American justice system – and why it’s so important for all citizens to participate. This episode, “Sex Abuse Allegations: Who is Telling the Truth?” airs Wednesday. Check local listings to see where you can watch. WATCH: Mom Says She Doesn’t Believe Daughter’s Claim That She Was Abused, Believes Boyfriend Is Innocent TELL DR. PHIL YOUR STORY: Are you involved in a story making headlines?
