Exonerated: A History of the Innocence Movement

by Robert J Norris

Book Overview

The fascinating story behind the innocence movement's quest for justice.

Documentaries like Making a Murderer, the first season of Serial, and the cause c l bre that was the West Memphis Three captured the attention of millions and focused the national discussion on wrongful convictions. This interest is warranted: more than 1,800 people have been set free in recent decades after being convicted of crimes they did not commit.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1479886270
• ISBN13: 9781479886272
• Release Date: May 2017
• Publisher: New York University Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.3" x 9.3"