Episode 47: Framed by John Grisham and Jim McCloskey - Deep Dive Book Review

Today we look at John Grisham's and Jim McCloskey's "Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions," a book that explores real-life cases of wrongful convictions. The book focuses on several cases of injustice, including that of the "Norfolk Four," a group of U.S. Navy sailors who were wrongly convicted of rape and murder in Norfolk, Virginia. The book highlights how the police and prosecutors manipulated evidence and coerced false confessions from innocent men to achieve a conviction, ignoring clear evidence that pointed to the real killer, Omar Ballard. Also examined is a story of the wrongful conviction of Clarence Brandley, a Black man who was sentenced to death in Conroe, Texas for the rape and murder of a young white girl. The book details how Brandley’s conviction was based on false testimony, a predetermined investigation, and systematic racism within the Conroe judicial system, ultimately showcasing the systemic flaws within the American justice system.

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