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Half Nelson, Full Acquittal – When Wrestling Moves Don't Equal Felonies

Another Not Guilty··20 July 2026·2h

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This episode features two outstanding public defenders who team up for a case straight out of a law school exam and a wrestling mat. Their client — a former state wrestling champ — was accused of assault after putting his lover in a half nelson. But here's the twist: he did it to stop her from harming herself.The prosecution tried to turn a life-saving move into a criminal act, but the defense wasn't having it. With skill, teamwork, and some mat-side strategy, they showed the jury what really happened. The result? Not guilty.Because sometimes a wrestling hold is just that — a hold — and not every half nelson belongs in a courtroom.Dive into more stories from the bold and brilliant public defenders wherever you listen to podcasts, and connect with us on social media:Stay Connected & Support the Show:·         Website: anothernotguiltypod.com Another Not Guilty·         Follow us on Instagram: @anothernotguilty·         Find us on Facebook: Another Not Guilty·         Support the show (potential bonus content!): Patreon