Ignoring Innocence
The Wrongfully Convicted Forced Into Plea Deals
Even after proving their innocence, defendants locked away for crimes they didn’t commit are sometimes told they have to plead guilty if they want to be released from prison. The coercive deal is known as an Alford plea, and it’s pushed by prosecutors who don’t want to admit mistakes.
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