Earl Washington from Virginia was wrongfully convicted of rape and murder on January 20, 1984. He received the death penalty and after 16 years serving in prison, he was exonerated on October 2, 2000. Washington was convicted based on false confessions and improper forensic science; correspondingly, The Crucible was based on false confessions evident throughout the storyline. The connection between The Crucible and Earl Washington’s story suggests there is an issue with the American justice system that is fought by The Innocence Project Professionals.
The Innocence Project has fought for justice since it was founded in 1992. To date, more than 300 people in the United States have been exonerated based on DNA testing, including 20 who served
The Innocence Project has fought for justice since it was founded in 1992. To date, more than 300 people in the United States have been exonerated based on DNA testing, including 20 who served