Vanessa Potkin

In this compelling discussion, Vanessa Potkin, Director of Special Litigation at the Innocence Project, sheds light on the heartbreaking case of Melissa Lucio. She explains how Melissa's behavior after her daughter's tragic death was misinterpreted as guilt. The conversation delves into the coercion behind false confessions and the significant flaws in the legal system that have contributed to wrongful convictions. Potkin emphasizes the importance of advocacy, systemic reform, and public awareness in the fight for justice, making a case that time may be running out for an innocent woman.