Opening Arguments 75% of Exonerated Women Were Convicted of Crimes That Didn't Even Happen (!)
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Jun 3, 2025 
Valena Beety, a law professor at Indiana University and co-founder of the Indiana Innocence Project, discusses wrongful convictions of women, revealing shocking statistics—75% of exonerated females were convicted of crimes that never happened. She delves into systemic issues fueling these injustices, such as gender and ableism, and highlights tragic cases like Christine Bunch. The conversation emphasizes the need for accountability in the legal system and calls for re-evaluation of flawed evidence and biases that lead to wrongful accusations.
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Never Talk to Police Unrepresented
- Never talk to the police without a lawyer present to protect your rights.
- Always remember that anything you say can be used against you in court.
High Rate of No-Crime Wrongful Convictions
- Nearly 75% of exonerated women were convicted when no crime occurred.
- This shows a severe flaw in how women's cases, especially related to reproductive issues, are handled.
Christine Bunch's Wrongful Conviction
- Christine Bunch was wrongly convicted of arson and murder when a fire was caused by a kerosene heater.
- She spent 16 years imprisoned before being exonerated, showing miscarriage of justice.