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cover of episode I Was a Judge — Then I Got Sentenced to Federal Prison | Ryan Kamada

I Was a Judge — Then I Got Sentenced to Federal Prison | Ryan Kamada

2025/7/2
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Ryan Kamada: 我曾经是科罗拉多州的一名法官，拥有令人羡慕的生活。然而，我做出了一个错误的决定，导致我被判入狱一年零一天。在监狱里，我体验了从权力人物到囚犯的转变，这让我深刻反思了我的行为和价值观。我意识到，即使犯了错误，也可以通过承担责任和努力重建生活来实现救赎。 Ian Bick: 我一直想邀请一位法官来我的节目，很高兴能与您进行这次对话。您的故事非常引人入胜，从受人尊敬的法官到联邦监狱的囚犯，这种转变令人震惊。我希望通过这次访谈，能够让听众了解您的人生经历，以及您如何面对挑战并重建生活的。

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Ryan Kamada's journey from a small-town Colorado upbringing to becoming a judge is explored. The show discusses his family background, educational path, and career progression, highlighting the challenges and rewards of his legal career before his downfall.
  • Ryan Kamada's family background and upbringing in a small, predominantly white farming community.
  • His transition from engineering to law school and the factors that influenced his career choice.
  • His experiences as a lawyer, representing parents in child protective services cases.
  • His appointment as a magistrate and subsequent elevation to district court judge.
  • The challenges and rewards of serving as a judge, particularly in family law cases.

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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.

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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

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