The History of Wrongful Convictions in America With Remedies To Fix It Once and For All
Wrongful convictions have been a problem in America for many decades. From the Salem witch trials in the 17th century to the present day USA, innocent people have been convicted and sentenced to prison or even death for crimes they did not commit. Examine the history of wrongful convictions in America and look at how they have affected the U.S. justice system today.
20 March 2023 | Imran Siddiqui | Justice News | Washington D.C.
Wrongful Convictions Destroy Lives. Be Just. Give Justice
One of the earliest examples of wrongful convictions in America was the Salem witch trials in 1692. The trials were based on superstition and fear, and many people were accused of being witches and practicing witchcraft. Although there was no evidence to support these accusations, many innocent people were convicted and put to death.
In the 20th century, wrongful convictions became more common due to advancements in forensic science and technology. The advent of DNA testing in the 1980s has led to the exone…