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Preview: Guilty until Proven Innocent

February 01, 2017 / 00:51

This episode discusses a wrongful conviction case involving a rape accusation against five men, focusing on the experiences of the convicted individuals and the impact on their families. Key themes include the role of race in the case, the emotional toll of a lengthy legal battle, and the eventual revelation through DNA evidence.

The episode features a victim recounting her assault and the subsequent trial, where two men were convicted despite their claims of innocence. The narrative highlights the struggles faced by the convicted men, including one who attempted suicide after receiving a 75-year sentence.

Listeners hear about the long fight for justice, emphasizing the importance of DNA evidence in proving innocence. The episode reflects on the dreams of the convicted men for vindication and the support they sought from the legal community.

Overall, the episode serves as a powerful reminder of the flaws in the justice system and the devastating effects of wrongful convictions on individuals and families.

TLDR

A wrongful conviction case reveals the impact of race and DNA evidence on justice.

Episode

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The victim gets out of her car and she's assaulted and she says raped by five men. Two men are convicted. Was race the
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reason? I didn't do it. I wouldn't do it. I had suicide all over me. Two families knew they were innocent. when
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the judge said 75 years and I u attempted to take my life. I feel like I've lost the most important time of my
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life where a a son bonds with his father and becomes a man. I dreamt of a professor and law students coming to my
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rescue. I used to see it on TV all the time. He got his wish. A 25-year battle. The answer was always in the DNA. When
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it's not you in the DNA, it's not you. And everybody knew it before trial.

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Episode Highlights

  • The Impact of Wrongful Conviction
    He feels he lost crucial bonding time with his father due to his imprisonment.
    “I've lost the most important time of my life.”
    @ 00m 19s
    February 01, 2017
  • A 25-Year Battle
    A man reflects on his long fight for justice after wrongful conviction.
    “I dreamt of a professor and law students coming to my rescue.”
    @ 00m 32s
    February 01, 2017
  • DNA Evidence
    The key to proving innocence was always in the DNA.
    “When it's not you in the DNA, it's not you.”
    @ 00m 43s
    February 01, 2017

Episode Quotes

  • I had suicide all over me.
    Preview: Guilty until Proven Innocent
  • I've lost the most important time of my life.
    Preview: Guilty until Proven Innocent
  • The answer was always in the DNA.
    Preview: Guilty until Proven Innocent

Key Moments

  • Assault Incident00:03
  • Wrongful Conviction00:06
  • Despair00:11
  • Lost Time00:19
  • Hope for Justice00:32
  • DNA Revelation00:40