I Was a Judge — Then I Got Sentenced to Federal Prison

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Ryan Kamada was a respected judge in Colorado—until one decision destroyed everything. In this exclusive interview, Kamada opens up about growing up with a solid upbringing, becoming a lawyer and judge, and the crime he committed while sitting on the bench that led to a federal prison sentence. Sentenced to a year and a day behind bars, he shares what it was like going from authority figure to inmate, the lessons he learned inside, and how he’s working to rebuild his life after losing it all. #RyanKamada #ExJudge #FederalPrison #TrueCrimeStory #FallFromGrace #JudicialCorruption #PrisonRedemption #lockedinpodcast Thank you to RIDGE for sponsoring today's episode: Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code LOCKEDIN at https://www.Ridge.com/LOCKEDIN #Ridgepod #sponsored Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Buy Merch: https://convictclothing.net/collections/convict-clothing-x-ian-bick Timestamps: 00:00:00 The Downfall of Judge Ryan Kamada 00:08:06 Reflecting on Interracial Marriage Challenges 00:16:03 From Engineering to Law School: A Career Transition 00:24:01 The Journey to Representing Parents in Court 00:32:40 Becoming a Magistrate in Colorado 00:40:49 The Challenges of Representing Foster Kids and Abused Children 00:49:00 The Role of Judges in the Criminal Justice System 00:58:07 Warning a Friend About Legal Trouble 01:05:45 Facing an FBI Investigation 01:14:20 The FBI Profer Experience 01:22:46 Navigating the Legal System and Facing Conviction 01:31:37 The First Step Act and Ankle Monitors 01:39:45 Life Inside: Unexpected Realities of Prison 01:47:52 Favorite Commissary Foods and Prison Burritos 01:55:39 Life Lessons Learned in Prison 02:04:29 Overcoming Personal Struggles through Community Support 02:12:55 The Value of Sharing Personal Stories Online Powered by: Just Media House : https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Creative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD: https://www.fwrd.co