Dossier
Conviction Integrity Units
Coverage of Conviction Integrity Units in the Nexus archive.
- Op-ed | Why should it be so difficult for an innocent person to challenge a wrongful conviction?
The article discusses the prevalence of wrongful convictions in the U.S., citing over 300 exonerations in New York in 30 years and highlighting racial disparities, with Black defendants spending 45% more time in prison than white exonerees. It criticizes procedural obstacles and resistance from prosecutors and judges in challenging convictions, especially when DNA evidence is unavailable.