Criminal
Under Oath
Apr 19, 2024
Ron Bishop, who testified in a murder trial at 14, later revealed his testimony was a lie. The podcast explores his childhood, the wrongful conviction of the Harlem Park 3, and the complexities of legal accountability. It delves into coerced testimonies, a new suspect in a cold case, and the impact of apologies in pursuit of justice.
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- Witness testimonies were coerced, leading to wrongful convictions of the Harlem Park 3.
- Systemic failures in the justice system were highlighted, emphasizing the need to rectify wrongful convictions.
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Innocent Teenagers Wrongly Convicted
Alfred Chestnut, Ransom Watkins, and Andrew Stewart, known as the Harlem Park 3, were charged with first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison as teenagers. Their conviction was based on coerced witness testimonies, with witnesses being pressured and misled by police and prosecutors to provide false information.
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