In Defense with Rose Scapicchio and Sean Ellis

What happens when grit meets justice in a battle against the odds?

In a world where power often shields the truth, two relentless forces refused to back down. Join us for an unforgettable evening of courage, courtroom warfare, and the power of belief.

In Defense – A Fireside Chat with Rose Scapicchio and Sean Ellis

📍 Ned Devine’s 

📅 Wednesday, October 15 

🕠 5:30–8:30 PM

At 19, Sean Ellis was wrongfully convicted of murdering a Boston police officer—after two mistrials and egregious misconduct by law enforcement. He spent nearly 22 years behind bars before being fully exonerated. His path to freedom was paved by the unshakable dedication of criminal defense attorney Rosemary Curran Scapicchio, who relentlessly fought the system that failed him. Their story, now the subject of Netflix’s Trial 4, is a masterclass in perseverance, strategy, and standing tall when the odds are stacked against you.

Rose has spent over three decades exposing police corruption and challenging wrongful convictions in the courtroom—including a win before the U.S. Supreme Court. Sean, now Director of the Exoneree Network, advocates for criminal justice reform and supports others reentering society after wrongful imprisonment.

This intimate fireside chat, moderated by EO Boston’s Mark Stiles, pulls back the curtain on one of Boston’s most high-profile legal battles—and the entrepreneurial grit it took to challenge entrenched systems.

🗓 Event Schedule:

• 5:30–6:30 PM | Doors Open + Happy Hour

• 6:30–7:15 PM | Fireside Chat with Rose Scapicchio and Sean Ellis

• 7:15–7:45 PM | Interactive Q&A

• 7:45–8:30 PM | Closing Social

  
  

Why Attend?

• Discover how mental toughness, vision, and clear strategy helped two individuals navigate extreme pressure—lessons every entrepreneur can apply.

• Gain a fresh perspective on how to lead with integrity when reputations, businesses, or futures are on the line.

• Connect with fellow EOers over drinks and meaningful conversation in a vibrant downtown setting.

• Leave with renewed appreciation for what’s possible when persistence meets purpose.

  
  

Watch Trial 4 on Netflix | Learn more about the Exoneree Network

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