Exonerees and Innocence Project community members call on President Obama to address wrongful conviction at his final State of the Union address.
Take a look at highlights:
Exonerees speak out:
Fernando Bermudez, Exoneree
“Was 17 ½ years of my life more costly than recording my interrogation? Electronic recording of all interviews & interrogations protects all involved.”
Martin Tankleff, Exoneree
Online community members speak out:
“I hope that he addresses federal compensation for all those who have been exonerated since the states can’t seem to formulate or fund a plan that works.”
-S.J., Innocence Project twitter community member
“When will there be immediate releases for the tens of thousands of actually innocent people who are in-custody?”
-Harold K., Innocence Project Facebook community member
“As our President he needs to be an example and fix the problem now. Hold police, prosecutors and judges accountable. No tolerance for people who commit these crimes against the innocent.”
-Michelle H., Innocence Project Facebook community member
*Responses were edited for clarity
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