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75% of Exonerated Women Were Convicted of Crimes That Didn't Even Happen (!)

Opening Arguments

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Justice and Wrongful Convictions: A Legal Journey

This chapter follows a law professor's transformation from a victim advocate to a litigator focusing on wrongful convictions, shedding light on systemic issues in the criminal legal system. It explores the challenges faced by marginalized women, especially pregnant individuals, who are criminalized for actions perceived as harmful to fetuses. The conversation emphasizes the flaws in forensic evidence and the complexities of proving intent, ultimately questioning the effectiveness of the legal system in truly addressing justice.

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