This is a story unlike any other that I've come across. If you type in the search phrase "wrongful convictions" in the search box on this site, you will see the numerous cases of wrongful convictions that I have covered. Some of the wrongfully convicted are freed. Some are still in prison (see the … [Read more...] about A Wrongful Conviction in the Making
Michael Morton’s Modern Day Classic
Review of Getting Life by Michael Morton Rating ***** I am a huge fan of shows like 60 Minutes, 48 Hours, 20/20, and Dateline. I never pass up an opportunity to watch one of these shows when they're on. Such was the case when I happened upon the story of Michael Morton. Michael Morton was … [Read more...] about Michael Morton’s Modern Day Classic
My Oscar pick for best documentary
For the first time ever I've had a chance to view all five best documentary films before the Oscars. Netflix has four of the five. The one film they didn't have -- Twenty Feet From Stardom -- is available on Amazon Prime as a rental. First a quick look at the five nominated films: The Act of … [Read more...] about My Oscar pick for best documentary
West of Memphis an Examination of Incompetence
West of Memphis directed by Amy Berg written by Amy Berg and Billy McMillin Rating ***** This documentary covers the same ground covered by the three Paradise Lost films concerning the wrongful convictions of Jason Baldwin, Damien Wayne Echols, and Jessie Misskelley. As good as those other films … [Read more...] about West of Memphis an Examination of Incompetence
Ryan Ferguson: Free at last
I first wrote about Ryan Ferguson in the post Injustice in plain sight. When a local judge in Columbia decided to not vacate Ryan's sentence after the two eyewitnesses who put him there recanted their testimony, I got personally involved and called the Attorney General's office. Ryan's story is a … [Read more...] about Ryan Ferguson: Free at last
Our broken justice system: The Central Park Five
Review of The Central Park Five written by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, and David McMahon Rating ***** This film should be required viewing for anyone who works in the justice system. This story is a textbook example of how wrongful convictions occur. There are common elements with every wrongful … [Read more...] about Our broken justice system: The Central Park Five