Honored to join friend, colleague, complete pro Sheryl McCollum on Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum for a conversation that matters deeply to me — child advocacy, courtroom transparency, and the responsibility we all share in protecting children. ⚖️
We talked about what really happens inside the justice system, why truth matters, and how the people working these cases carry them long after the cameras are gone.
These conversations are not just headlines. They involve real families, real victims, and real consequences.
Thank you for having me and for continuing to shine a light on the hard conversations that deserve attention.
🎧 Listen here:

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🚨 Judge Ashley Micro ⚖️
I predicted the Murdaugh conviction could be overturned — not because of the evidence itself, but because of the behavior of the Clerk of Court.
Why? Because every defendant is constitutionally entitled to a fair and impartial jury. Period.
When court officials improperly influence jurors, even the appearance of outside influence can become a serious legal issue on appeal.
This is exactly why courtroom procedure matters. Trials are not just about guilt or innocence — they are about protecting the integrity of the process.
That’s how it plays out in court. Having said that I believe the state of South Carolina did prove he was guilty beyond a reasonable doubt!!
#JudgeAshley #LegalAnalysis #TrueCrime #CourtroomReality #AlexMurdoch
Judge Ashley Micro ⚖️
Child welfare system vs. criminal justice system — they are NOT the same thing.
One is focused on protecting the child.
The other is focused on proving a crime beyond a reasonable doubt.
That means a child can be removed from a home…
but no criminal charges are ever filed.
Or a parent can lose custody…
without ever being convicted of abuse.
So here’s the hard question:
Do some perpetrators of child abuse avoid criminal prosecution because they are a parent or caretaker?
What do you think?
#JudgeAshley #JusticeIn60Seconds #ChildWelfare #TrueCrime
In case you missed your morning dose of CNN this Weekend with Victor Blackwell, take a few moments and check it out. I make a panel appearance to talk about the Voting Rights Act, Spirit Airlines, Dating on a Budget, chocolate Ice Cream and more. Here Is PART TWO: @mayatprabhu@victorblackwell@cnn@ashleywillcott
In case you missed your morning dose of CNN this Weekend with Victor Blackwell, take a few moments and check it out. I make a panel appearance to talk about the Voting Rights Act, Spirit Airlines, Dating on a Budget, chocolate Ice Cream and more. Here Is PART ONE: @mayatprabhu@victorblackwell@cnn@ashleywillcott
Always great joining the @cnn panel with Victor Blackwell. Smart conversation, thoughtful debate, and important topics that matter to all of us. Grateful to be part of it and always appreciate Victor’s professionalism and insight. #CNN #VictorBlackwell #JudgeAshley #NewsTalk #Grateful
The future is looking so bright! ✨ Always an honor to work alongside @rachel_davidson22 and the amazing team at @KidsAlive . Grateful for the impact we’re making together! 🌎🙌 #KidsAlive #MakeADifference #BetterTogether
