Briefly summarize the facts of the case and the factors that contributed to the wrongful conviction in this particular case. Identify at least 2 negative consequences of this particular person’s wrongful conviction.

Issue of wrongful conviction

In Chapter 10, students examine the issue of wrongful conviction and the many contributing factors.

First, students should view the video on wrongful conviction, as it provides a solid perspective into some of the issues relating to wrongful conviction.

Next, students need to locate a news article about a person who has been exonerated because they were wrongfully convicted.

Briefly summarize the facts of the case and the factors that contributed to the wrongful conviction in this particular case (note – there may be more than one factor).

Finally, identify at least 2 negative consequences of this particular person’s wrongful conviction.

Minimum length: 3 pages of content
At least 3 sources ( assigned book may be one source)
APA formatting, including cover page, abstract, and references (which do not count toward the 3-pages of content)