Struggles for Justice: The Joanne Parks Case

This chapter explores the emotional and legal challenges faced by lawyers advocating for Joanne Parks' release after decades of wrongful incarceration. It details the pivotal moment when California Governor Newsom commuted her sentence, highlighting the flaws in the evidence and expert testimonies that contributed to her conviction. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding forensic science to address systemic issues in the judicial system and advocates for greater scrutiny of expert involvement in legal cases.