Examining Justice: Wrongs, Reform, and Accountability

This chapter explores the implications of political figures' past actions, particularly in relation to police brutality and wrongful convictions, with a focus on notable cases like Derek Chauvin and Mayon Burrell. It discusses the challenges faced by exonerees and the necessity of ethics in prosecutorial conduct while highlighting efforts by organizations like the Innocence Project. Additionally, the chapter critiques the reliability of forensic science, emphasizing the urgency for reform in judicial practices to prevent wrongful convictions.