Innocence is Not Enough: The Public Life of Death Row Exonerations

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Author	Austin Sarat, Natalie Morgan, Willa Grimes, Obed Narcisse, Jeremy Thomas
Position	Professor of Jurisprudence and Political Science, Amherst College, Amherst, Mass/Class of 2021, Amherst College Amherst, Mass/Class of 2021, Amherst College, Amherst, Mass/Class of 2021, Amherst College, Amherst, Mass/LClass of 2021, Amherst College, Amherst, Mass
Pages	209-231

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Miscarriages of justice and wrongful convictions are a pervasive reality in America’s

criminal justice system. In this paper we examine news coverage of miscarriages of

justice in the death penalty system and the release of death row inmates to understand

what we call the public life of exonerations. We examine the way newspapers tell

the story of exonerations and the various tilts and tendencies that characterize their

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much to preserve that system as to challenge it.

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            

 

     

     



        

      







     

         



    Rethinking the Study of Miscarriages of Justice: Developing a



 In re

   





           



    



           



           

        

System

    



Innocent in      



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Our platform serves over 2 million legal professionals worldwide, including eight of the top ten global law firms. Leading corporations, government organisations, and law schools rely on vLex for their legal research needs.
Comprehensive Global Legal Content

Access an extensive collection of legal documents spanning more than 200 jurisdictions. Our content covers everything from case law and legislation to regulations and commentary, continuously updated by our global team of legal experts.
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Uses cutting-edge AI to streamline legal research, analyze case law, and review documents, helping you extract key insights and work more efficiently, so you can focus on what matters most.
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Work across borders with instant translations in 14 languages. Track citations with advanced technology, analyse documents efficiently, and customise your research workflow to match your practice needs
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Cert combines advanced technology and expert editorial review to track case history, analyze treatments, and assess a case's precedential strength. Gain comprehensive insight to streamline your legal research and ensure you stay ahead with reliable case law analysis.
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Founded over 20 years ago, vLex provides a first-class and comprehensive service for lawyers, law firms, government departments, and law schools around the world.

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Our platform serves over 2 million legal professionals worldwide, including eight of the top ten global law firms. Leading corporations, government organisations, and law schools rely on vLex for their legal research needs.
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Access an extensive collection of legal documents spanning more than 200 jurisdictions. Our content covers everything from case law and legislation to regulations and commentary, continuously updated by our global team of legal experts.
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Uses cutting-edge AI to streamline legal research, analyze case law, and review documents, helping you extract key insights and work more efficiently, so you can focus on what matters most.
Enhanced Efficiency

Work across borders with instant translations in 14 languages. Track citations with advanced technology, analyse documents efficiently, and customise your research workflow to match your practice needs
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Cert combines advanced technology and expert editorial review to track case history, analyze treatments, and assess a case's precedential strength. Gain comprehensive insight to streamline your legal research and ensure you stay ahead with reliable case law analysis.
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Access an extensive collection of legal documents spanning more than 200 jurisdictions. Our content covers everything from case law and legislation to regulations and commentary, continuously updated by our global team of legal experts.
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Cert combines advanced technology and expert editorial review to track case history, analyze treatments, and assess a case's precedential strength. Gain comprehensive insight to streamline your legal research and ensure you stay ahead with reliable case law analysis.
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Vincent AI transforms legal research by understanding your questions in natural language and delivering precise answers with verified citations. Handle complex research tasks across multiple jurisdictions and automate routine legal work with confidence.
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Founded over 20 years ago, vLex provides a first-class and comprehensive service for lawyers, law firms, government departments, and law schools around the world.

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