Examines the myths surrounding the conviction of innocent people for crimes they did not commit, and suggests ways to protect yourself and your family from becoming victims of a broken justice system.
1. The Truth About Wrongful Convictions “ Anybody who understands the justice system knows innocent people are convicted every day." ~ Fla. Supreme Court Justice Gerald Kogan (Ret.)
2. Myths Everyone in prison claims to be innocent. Only people who live “on the edge” are charged with crimes they didn’t commit. People who are exonerated must have done something to get charged in the first place. Wrongful convictions are extremely rare. Exonerations prove the system works. It can’t happen to me .
10. What is Truth in Justice? Truth in Justice is a Virginia non-stock, nonprofit corporation organized to inform the public of the frequency of criminal conviction of factually innocent people and the reforms needed to prevent and alleviate such wrongful convictions, through education, partnership, and action.
18. Current Subject Sections Recent Cases Innocent Imprisoned Wrongly Convicted Cops Death Penalty Eyewitness ID Junk Science Arson False Child Abuse Claims How the System Works Police/Prosecutor Misconduct Madison, Wisconsin Recommended Reading Innocence Projects Life After Exoneration Additional Features: Discussion Forum, Truth in Justice Files Editorial Blog and Truth in Justice Radio
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22. What Can YOU Do To Protect Your Family, Your Community, and Yourself?
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26. "There is no crueler tyranny than that which is exercised under cover of law, and with the colors of justice ..." - U.S. v. Jannotti , 673 F.2d 578, 614 (3d Cir. 1982)