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A new report released today found that 150 people convicted of crimes were exonerated in 2015. A third of these people were originally found guilty of murder.

Exonerations Report

A new report released today found that 150 people convicted of crimes were exonerated in 2015. A third of these people were originally found guilty of murder.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A new study  says 1 in 25 death row inmates are likely innocent. With over 3000 people currently on death row in America, the number of potential innocents is no small number.

Death Row Innocence

A new study says 1 in 25 death row inmates are likely innocent. With over 3000 people currently on death row in America, the number of potential innocents is no small number.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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