The Miscarriage Of Thibodeaux's Case Study

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The miscarriage of Thibodeaux's case would of undeniably turned out much different if all the parties involved in arresting, prosecuting, defending and sentencing this man would of been much more thorough with the details and facts provided to them by the crime. Carelessness is not excusable by people who have the power to have another person's life in their hands. The Police Department who arrested Mr.Thibodeaux, could have considered seeking further information about the case. Possibly looking into a much more suited suspect like Ms.Champagne's relative with prior history of pedophilia and abuse towards women. The judge and jury should have requested much more evidence and detailed descriptions of statements and eyewitness reports. At the

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