From Prison Time to Frontline Journalism - Elliot Carter
From Dog In The Yard by Dog In The Yard
May 25, 2026 · 33 min · Episode 200
About this episode
Elliott Carter discusses his journey from prison to becoming a frontline journalist advocating for prison reform and justice.
Elliott Carterr is using journalism to expose the realities of the justice system from the inside out. Born and raised in Staten Island, Elliott previously served 36 months in state prison for a home invasion case an experience that completely reshaped his outlook on life and justice. After returning home, he founded LFTG Radio, The Gutter Report, and The Gutter Justice Project, creating platforms centered around prison reform, wrongful convictions, and giving incarcerated individuals a voice. Today, Elliott focuses on frontline journalism, speaking directly with incarcerated people, covering active legal cases, and documenting stories often overlooked by mainstream media. In this episode of Dog In The Yard, Elliott Carterr speaks on prison, accountability, journalism, wrongful convictions, and his mission to bring truth to light through storytelling and advocacy. Follow: Pistol Pete - @pistolpetekarts BX Tone - @tonybxtonewindley Elliott Carterr - @lftgnews Dog In The Yard: Real Stories From Real Comrades 🎥 Full Episodes: YouTube.com/@DogInTheYard 📱 Follow: @dogintheyardpodcast 📩 Booking & Inquiries: therealdogintheyard@gmail.com 🌐 Join the movement: dogintheyard.org
People in this episode
Host: Dog In The Yard
Guest: Elliott Carter
Topics covered
- prison reform
- journalism
- wrongful convictions
- justice system
- storytelling
- advocacy
Keywords
- Elliott Carter
- prison
- journalism
- wrongful convictions
- justice system
- advocacy
- storytelling
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: LFTG Radio, The Gutter Report, The Gutter Justice Project
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