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The key points of the story of “Innocent Man And Cop Who Unjustly Jailed Him Are Now Friends” are:

  1. In 2005, Jameel McGee was falsely arrested for drug dealing by narcotics cop Andrew Collins.
  2. Collins was later found guilty of planting drugs on people and spent time in jail himself.
  3. Collins apologized to McGee for framing him and they later became friends.
  4. The two men co-authored a book together about their unlikely friendship and journey towards forgiveness.

1 Innocent Man And Cop Who Unjustly Jailed Him Are Now Friends | Megyn Kelly TODAY

Gepubliceerd op 26 dec. 2017

 
In 2005, Jameel McGee was falsely arrested for drug dealing by narcotics cop Andrew Collins, who later wound up in jail himself. When their paths later crossed, Collins apologized for framing McGee, and they became friends and wrote a book together. The two men join Megyn Kelly TODAY to tell their unlikely story of forgiveness.

2 Another #FalseRape Accusation (with consequences)

 

7 mrt. 2015

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In 2005, Biurny Peguero falsely accused William McCaffrey of rape. McCaffrey was sentenced to 20 years in prison until Peguero had a sudden sense of conscience, two years later….was she hoping that being married with two children would keep her out of prison?

The key points of the  2005, Biurny Peguero falsely accused William McCaffrey of rape” are:

  1. In 2005, Biurny Peguero accused William McCaffrey of rape.
  2. It was later revealed that Biurny Peguero’s accusation was false.
  3. William McCaffrey was wrongly accused of a crime he did not commit.
  4. The case highlights the importance of thoroughly investigating allegations of rape and sexual assault to ensure that innocent people are not wrongly accused or convicted.

3 Wrongfully Jailed For Rape As A Teen, He Now Helps Others Falsely Convicted | Megyn Kelly TODAY

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Gepubliceerd op 9 jan. 2018

 
Accused of rape by a fellow student, Brian Banks accepted a plea deal and went to prison on his 18th birthday. Years later he was exonerated with the help of the California Innocence Project. He’s joined on Megyn Kelly TODAY by Project director Justin Brooks and former prosecutor Loni Coombs, with whom he now examines other potentially wrongful convictions on the series “Final Appeal.”

4 Blindsided: The exoneration of Brian Banks


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Gepubliceerd op 25 mrt. 2013

 

Has Brian Banks’ dream of an NFL career been delayed or even destroyed by a false charge of rape and 5 years in prison? James Brown reports.

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Brian Banks, a promising high school football star, was accused of rape by a fellow student when he was 16 years old. Despite maintaining his innocence, he accepted a plea deal on the advice of his lawyer and went to prison on his 18th birthday, where he spent five years.

After his release, Banks was required to register as a sex offender and faced significant challenges reintegrating into society. However, years later, his accuser reached out to him on social media, admitting that she had fabricated the rape allegation. Banks worked with the California Innocence Project to clear his name and eventually succeeded in having his conviction overturned.

The story of Brian Banks highlights the injustices that can occur within the criminal justice system and the importance of fighting for justice, even when the odds seem stacked against you. It also underscores the need for better support and resources for those who are wrongfully convicted and face challenges reintegrating into society after their release.

5 Man freed after 29 years in prison for rape he didn’t commit

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Gepubliceerd op 5 mei 2010

 
http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2010/… Raymond Towler, who spent 29 years in prison, walked out of the Justice Center in Cleveland after his life sentence for a rape in 1981 was vacated. Towler was found innocent through new DNA testing.

6 Police wrongfully convict Indigenous man for murder he did not commit | 60 Minutes Australia

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Gepubliceerd op 12 sep. 2019
 
 
No one deserves the torment Ingrid Bishop has suffered in the last six years. It started when her son Josh Warneke, 21, was attacked and killed after a night out in Broome. But what compounded this mother’s trauma was the incompetence of the West Australian police. They bungled their investigation for two and a half years before they finally arrested a suspect. Gene Gibson is now in prison for killing Josh Warneke but Ingrid is convinced the evidence against him is so flawed, the police got the wrong man. She’s so sure Gibson didn’t kill her son that she’s now fighting to have him released. But if it wasn’t Gene Gibson, then who killed Josh Warneke?

It is a tragic and unjust situation that Raymond Towler spent 29 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. The fact that new DNA testing was able to prove his innocence only further highlights the flaws in the criminal justice system and the need for reform.

Unfortunately, wrongful convictions are not uncommon, and they often result from factors such as inadequate legal representation, faulty eyewitness testimony, and the use of unreliable forensic evidence. It is important that steps are taken to prevent these injustices from occurring and to ensure that those who have been wrongfully convicted are able to receive the support and compensation they deserve.

In the case of Raymond Towler, while it is good news that he has been exonerated and released from prison, it is impossible to fully undo the damage that has been done to his life. It is my hope that he is able to find peace and rebuild his life as best as he can, and that his case serves as a reminder of the urgent need for criminal justice reform.

7 Stolen Police Cruiser Prank

27 mrt. 2011

 

Police officer is trapped in a toilet and asks some pedestrians to move the police cruiser when another cop arrives and makes it seem like they were stealing the car. A presentation of the Just For Laughs Gags. The funny hidden camera pranks show for the whole family. Juste pour rire les gags, l’émission de caméra caché la plus comique de la télé!