Paralyzed by a Bullet | Driven by Purpose

Nothing’s Off the Table with Louis Ruggiero · Jul 15, 2025 · 1h 16m

At 21 years old, Gerard Marrone was shot while protecting his sister—an act that left him paralyzed from the waist down. Doctors told him he’d never walk again. But that moment didn’t break him—it built him.

In this gripping episode, Gerard shares his unbelievable journey from a hospital bed to the courtroom as a high-profile criminal defense attorney. He opens up about the dark days of recovery, the role faith played in his healing, and how a single nurse’s compassion sparked a fire inside him that never went out.

We talk about the day everything changed, the moment he stood for the first…