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Our guest today brings a refreshing perspective on what's possible within our justice system when it's approached with equal amounts of skill and human compassion.

George Newhouse is the CEO and the Principal Solicitor of the National Justice Project.

Its mission is to take strategic action to create a fair and equitable society that is free from discrimination.

When I first read that statement on their website, to be honest, I thought they were dreaming. But having now met George, my faith is revitalised and I'm very excited to introduce him and his work to you.

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Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram

Guest: George Newhouse

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

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Our guest today brings a refreshing perspective on what's possible within our justice system when it's approached with equal amounts of skill and human compassion.

George Newhouse is the CEO and the Principal Solicitor of the National Justice Project.

Its mission is to take strategic action to create a fair and equitable society that is free from discrimination.

When I first read that statement on their website, to be honest, I thought they were dreaming. But having now met George, my faith is revitalised and I'm very excited to introduce him and his work to you.

You can learn more and donate to The National Justice Project here.

You can follow The National Justice Project on Instagram here.

Got a True Crime question you want answered on the podcast? Send us a question by recording a voice message here.

Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access all ATC episodes early and ad-free, as well as exclusive bonus episodes.

For Support:

Lifeline on 13 11 14

13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)

1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732

CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram

Guest: George Newhouse

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

This episode contains extra content from the ABC, Nine Entertainment and NITV.

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On December 14, 2008, 37-year-old Mary Cook was found murdered in a burned down house on Darling Way, Narre Warren.

Victoria Police launched a months-long covert operation, gaining a confession from 35-year-old Glenn Weaven using the controversial "Mr Big" technique.

Weaven was convicted of Mary’s murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison, with a 16-year non-parole period. But the use of the Mr Big method has sparked intense scrutiny.

Our guest today on Australian True Crime, Professor Michele Ruyters, is here to explain what the Mr Big technique is, and how she believes it may have coerced a confession from Glenn Weaven, thus resulting in his wrongful conviction.

Today's conversation is also conducted by our guest host and resident criminologist, Dr. Xanthé Mallett.

Michele Ruyters is the director of the Bridge of Hope Innocence Initiative at RMIT University.

Click here to visit and report information regarding this case to The Bridge of Hope Innocence Initiative.

Season 6 of the ABC's podcast "Unravel" is available wherever you get your podcasts.

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For Support:

Lifeline on 13 11 14

13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)

1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732

CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram

Guest Host: Dr. Xanthé Mallett

Guest: Professor Michele Ruyters

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

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