A series of remarkable coincidences can send any of us to prison for crimes we didn’t commit.
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In 2006, Uriah Courtney was wrongfully convicted of raping and kidnapping a 16-year-old girl. Uriah was only...
Michael Semanchik is the Executive Director of The Innocence Center (TIC), a formidable national legal institution dedicated...
| Published: | March 31, 2023 |
| Podcast: | For The Innocent |
| Category: | Access to Justice , True Crime |
Uriah Courtney was wrongfully convicted and sentenced to life for kidnapping and rape. Despite having a solid alibi, a series of coincidences and past drug offenses convinced law enforcement that they had their man. Although his case looked hopeless, there was one person who knew Uriah was innocent and refused to give up on him. After serving 8 years in prison, he would finally win his freedom. Tune in to hear Uriah’s Story, a real-life account told by the man who lived it.
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For The Innocent |
Hear why innocent people falsely confess, what causes misidentifications, and how our science like bitemarks, shaken baby syndrome and DNA can used to convict people. Season One and Two are now available.
