Wrongful Convictions in the United States: Race, Gender, and Miscarriages of Justice - Case Studies and Quantitative Insights into a Persistent Crisis.
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2025-07-04
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Wrongful conviction is a persistent problem in the United States, resulting in lost years, eroded trust in the system, and significant financial costs for both the individual and the state. This problem necessitates a solution, which could be reached with a deeper understanding of the issue. To contextualize wrongful conviction, this research analyzes the Innocence Project exoneree database and the National Registry of Exonerations (NRE), examining the data through the lens of race and gender. This thesis combines data analysis with three case studies that showcase stories of the people behind the data. The case studies analyzed are that of Malcolm Alexander, Nelson Gonzalez, and Tonia Miller. The research suggests that race and gender have a significant impact on wrongful conviction. The intersection of race and gender results in varying experiences and different levels of risk factors for wrongful conviction. To successfully combat the problem of wrongful conviction, these differences must be considered, and a specialized solution is preferred over a homogenous one.
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