Kim Kardashian Kicks-Off New True Crime Podcast With Kevin Keith's Case
By Afouda Bamidele on October 4, 2022 at 8:00 PM EDT
Kim Kardashian is taking her love and passion for justice to a whole new 'podcast' level!
Although the star may be known for her appearance in her family's hit TV series and her unique beauty and fashion enterprises, many would argue that her real enthusiasm lies in prison reform and justice. Nevertheless, others might instead view the 41-year-old as a multitasker as she recently partnered with Spotify to shed light on or bring justice to a 28-year-old case.
Kim Kardashian Signs Crime Podcast Deal With Spotify
Kardashian is looking to put her career in law to real-life use as she delves into the world of podcasts, per a PEOPLE report. The 41-year-old businesswoman will be narrating the original series centered around the story of Keith from Ohio, who was arrested and charged for a triple homicide in 1994.
In the show "Kim Kardashian's The System: The Case of Kevin Keith," the convicted man's brother Charles was always convinced of his innocence since the arrest. A description of the series read:
"There is no physical evidence exclusively tying [Kevin] to the crime, yet he has spent 28 years of his life behind bars, with many of those on death row. Kevin's brother Charles has always been convinced of his innocence, and to this day, works relentlessly to clear Kevin's name."
The description added that while the "KUWTK" star is known for advocating for prison reform, she has taken her work to the next level by making sure to expose the cracks in the criminal justice system in the new series.
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The write-up also read, "Over eight episodes, Kim and team will take a deep dive into the case, raise important questions, and try to shed light on a legal system that can often be deliberately puzzling."
Although the law says "innocent until proven guilty," it raises the question of whether Keith was given a fair shot while in the trial. Viewers were asked to draw conclusions from the heartbreaking, twisted, and most unbelievable story.
The "SKIMS" founder also mentioned in the series trailer that law enforcement officers never questioned the accused. It then offered audio of Keith asserting his innocence and others saying that they know he is guilty.
She added that there was a lot to explore and that her duty to take the audience along with her as she explored different possibilities. The reality star emphasized that she did not want to influence their thoughts but asked for open minds.
The series partnered with two organizations; Color of Change — the nation's largest online racial justice organization, and Calling All Crows — an activism organization currently running a campaign to raise awareness of the effects of mass incarceration. Their collective aim is to bring criminal justice reform into the conversation in the podcast.
"The Kardashians" Star In Legal Hot Waters Over Crypto Advert
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It seems Kardashian's entrance into the world of business finance is not going as smoothly as she wants. The Blast recently reported how the star is on the hook for the vast sum of $1.26M.
Although she has agreed to pay the money to settle charges after a now-deleted Instagram advert allegedly misled many people. This situation occurred because she put her name behind a crypto company but forgot to mention an essential part of the deal.
The socialite did not share that she had been paid to promote the company, rendering her stand futile and untrustworthy. The Securities and Exchange Commission noted that they found out about the deal she went ahead with but did not admit or deny their findings.
The "Disaster Movie" actress was paid $250,000 to post about EMAX tokens offered by EthereumMax, and potential investors were given instructions on how to purchase said tokens.
While the fashion mogul has to pay a high amount, she cannot promote any crypto asset company for the next three years. The SEC used this case against Kardashian as a subtle warning to other celebrities to be careful about their deals as public figures.