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Daniel Matalon, CEO of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds, and host Tug Cowart bring you Justice Unfiltered. Real conversations with real people from every side of the justice system.
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The Crazy Tricks People Try to Beat Alcohol Monitors: Bologna. Chicken Skin. Foil.
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How Accurate Is a GPS Ankle Monitor? Closer Than You Think.
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Clients Are Asking to Keep Their Alcohol Tethers. Here's Why That's a Big Deal.
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She Came In for 12 Hours a Week. Eight Years Later She Runs the Show.
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No Bonding Company Would Touch Him. A 2nd Chance Said Yes Anyway.
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She Got Her Dream Job, Cried the Whole Way Home, and Never Showed Up
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She Was Due to Give Birth in Jail. Electronic Monitoring Changed Everything.
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Why Cobb County Is Clearing Old Bench Warrants and Rethinking Low-Level Traffic Arrests
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Justice Unfiltered Episodes

The Human Side of Criminal Defense
In this episode of Justice Unfiltered, Daniel Matalon of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds sits down with Atlanta criminal defense attorney W. Scott Smith, founder of W. Scott Smith PC and known across Georgia as

Inside the Work of Cobb County DA Sonya Allen
In this episode of Justice Unfiltered, Daniel Matalon of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds sits down with Cobb County District Attorney Sonya Allen, the first African American woman elected DA in Cobb County. With more

Victor Hill Unfiltered: From Sheriff to Congress
In this episode of Justice Unfiltered, Daniel Matalon and Tug Cowart sit down with Victor Hill, former Clayton County Sheriff and current candidate for Congress in Georgia’s 5th District.

Building Trust, Driving Change: Sheriff Labat on Fulton County’s Future
In this episode of Justice Unfiltered, Sheriff Patrick “Pat” Labat joins hosts Daniel Matalon and Tug Cowart to talk leadership, community, and the realities of justice in Fulton County.

Inside DSAC: Building Public-Private Partnerships for Security
In this episode of Justice Unfiltered, CEO of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds, Daniel Matalon, and co-host Tug Cowart sit down with FBI Special Agent in Charge Paul Brown and FBI Special Agent Charles Orgbon Jr., the Private Sector Coordinator for the Domestic Security Alliance Council (DSAC).

Building Trust: NOBLE’s Role in the Future of Policing
In this episode of Justice Unfiltered, CEO of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds, Daniel Matalon, and co-host Tug Cowart sat down with former APD Chief Bryant and Natalie Ammons from the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office to discuss the history, mission, and impact of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE). From its 1976 founding to today’s work bridging law enforcement and communities, they cover national initiatives, the standout Georgia chapter, and the challenges shaping the future of policing.

How You Can Directly Support Local Law Enforcement | Back Your Blue Podcast Ep. 60
Ken Ashley, Chairman of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Foundation, shares how the foundation plays a crucial role in supporting deputies and officers—both during times of personal need and moments of celebration. Support for impactful community initiatives like the annual Back-to-School event, the foundation works to foster positive interactions between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Ken also highlights a unique opportunity for taxpayers to directly allocate up to $5,000 to qualified law enforcement foundations, helping fund resources such as mental health care services, specialized equipment and bonuses.

What Every Community Should Know About Clerk of Court Offices | Back Your Blue Podcast Ep. 59
Chanae Clemons, Clayton County Clerk of Superior and Magistrate Court, and Tahnicia Phillips, Cobb County Clerk of State Court, highlight the multifaceted responsibilities of the Clerk of Court—from maintaining official court records and administering oaths to providing vital administrative support to the judicial system. They stress that while the Clerk’s Office cannot offer legal advice, equipping staff with a strong network of resources and referral options is essential to ensure that community members can access critical information in moments that may carry life-changing consequences.

How Fulton County’s Clerk of Court Is Transforming the Justice System | Back Your Blue Podcast Ep. 58
Che` Alexander, Clerk of Court for Fulton County, emphasizes that the Clerk’s Office plays a vital role in the lives of all who interact with the court system—whether through criminal proceedings, financial disputes, or real estate filings. Under her leadership, the Office has embraced a culture of experience, respect, and heartfelt compassion, resulting in notably increased efficiency and responsiveness throughout the Fulton County Courts.
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