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The Introduction of Manhattan's Conviction Integrity Unit
01:04 - 05:58 (04:54)
This episode discusses the creation of Manhattan's conviction integrity unit in 2010, which began looking into cases like J. J.'s in 2011 and aided in the overturning of a wrongful conviction.
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An innocent man expresses his frustration with being locked up despite efforts to prove his innocence, highlighting the disappointment of his fellow inmates as well.
01:04 - 02:00 (00:55)
Summary
An innocent man expresses his frustration with being locked up despite efforts to prove his innocence, highlighting the disappointment of his fellow inmates as well.
ChapterThe Introduction of Manhattan's Conviction Integrity Unit
EpisodeIntegrity
PodcastLetters from Sing Sing
The new Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance created a conviction integrity unit in 2010, which focused on reinvestigating claims of innocence.
02:00 - 03:45 (01:45)
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The new Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance created a conviction integrity unit in 2010, which focused on reinvestigating claims of innocence. Bob Gottlieb, J.J.'s lawyer, had served on Vance's transition team and held a press conference after he submitted J.J.'s application, stating that the CIU would conduct an objective and thorough investigation.
ChapterThe Introduction of Manhattan's Conviction Integrity Unit
EpisodeIntegrity
PodcastLetters from Sing Sing
The speaker reflects on a case where the prosecutor who led the investigation had no credibility, leading to a wrongful conviction.
03:45 - 05:58 (02:12)
Summary
The speaker reflects on a case where the prosecutor who led the investigation had no credibility, leading to a wrongful conviction. The speaker also shares their personal experience in jail and their hope for the system to recognize wrongful convictions and take action.