# S2 Bonus Episode: Expert Witness

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Podcast: [John Kiriakou's Dead Drop](https://stenobird.com/podcast/john-kiriakou-s-dead-drop-7529115)
Published: 2026-07-04T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/john-kiriakous-dead-drop/episodes/s2-bonus-episode-expert-witness
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Duration seconds: 517

## Resource

THE BLURB: In this bonus episode, John tells the story of a legal case in which he testified as an expert witness - against the FBI in a case against an accused terrorist. As John learned from personal experience, democracy and secrecy don't always play well together. The people holding the secrets tend to disregard democracy in order to protect their secrets. In this instance, the FBI went after a homeless man, determined - despite a complete lack of actual evidence - that he was a dangerous terrorist. Did John's expert testimony save the day? You'll have to listen to find out! SHOW NOTES If you're enjoying Dead Drop, please check out the other terrific podcasts at Costard & Touchstone . Your next podcast obsession is just a click away! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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