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
An Absolute Must See Film
Review of Frontline: The Confessions written & directed by Ofra Bikel Rating ***** This is one of those films that tell a story that would be hard to believe if it wasn't true. If you have any doubts that our justice system isn't flawed - watch this film! If you have any doubt that the legal … [Read more...] about An Absolute Must See Film
A Review of The Conspirator
A review of The Conspirator written by James D. Solomon and directed by Robert Redford Rating **** 1/2 I'm not sure how well this film did at the box office. My recollection is that it got mixed reviews and probably didn't make a whole lot of money, at least not in theatres. My guess, though, is … [Read more...] about A Review of The Conspirator
Dateline Mystery on Halloween Night: Injustice in plain sight
I don't think anyone watching the Dateline episode The Mystery on Halloween Night could conclude other than an innocent person was convicted of a crime he did not commit. If the judge currently deliberating on Ryan Ferguson's fate doesn't overturn his conviction, it will be a miscarriage of justice … [Read more...] about Dateline Mystery on Halloween Night: Injustice in plain sight
Conviction – Best I’ve seen this year
Review of Conviction written by Pamela Gray and directed by Tony Goldwyn Rating ***** There are so many wrongful conviction stories to tell, how do you decide which one to bring to the big screen? They're all compelling. There are so many of them since DNA testing began that it's almost becoming … [Read more...] about Conviction – Best I’ve seen this year