Wrongful Convictions and Justice Issues

The video discusses wrongful convictions and the efforts to rectify them. It begins with a hypothetical scenario of a wrongful conviction, followed by real cases like Jonathan Fleming, Roger Logan, and Willie Stucky and David McCallum. The speaker, a Harvard law professor, explains the role of the Conviction Review Unit in identifying and correcting these injustices. The video emphasizes that justice is a decision and calls for individuals to take action to ensure justice is served.

What was the key piece of evidence that proved Jonathan Fleming's innocence?

• A witness testimony

• A timestamped receipt

• A DNA test

• A video recording

What is the primary function of the Conviction Review Unit?

• To offer counseling to prisoners

• To provide legal defense for the accused

• To review past cases for potential mistakes

• To prosecute new cases

How many wrongful convictions were identified by the Conviction Review Unit in its first year?

• 30

• 21

• 13

• 10

What was the main issue with the eyewitness testimony in Roger Logan's case?

• The witness had a personal grudge against Logan

• The witness was related to the victim

• The witness was in jail at the time of the crime

• The witness was bribed

How long did Roger Logan spend in jail before his wrongful conviction was overturned?

• 20 years

• 17 years

• 15 years

• 10 years

What was a significant factor in the wrongful conviction of Willie Stucky and David McCallum?

• Mistaken identity

• Tampered evidence

• Coerced confessions

• False alibi

At what age were Willie Stucky and David McCallum arrested?

• 18

• 15

• 21

• 12

What did David McCallum want to do first after his release from prison?

• Travel abroad

• Start a new job

• Visit his family

• Walk on a sidewalk freely

What is the main message conveyed by the speaker regarding justice?

• Justice requires proactive effort

• Justice is always served in the end

• Justice is a natural occurrence

• Justice is only for the privileged

What does the speaker suggest we do every day to promote justice?

• Write to lawmakers

• Volunteer at a local shelter

• Take an extra minute to do something just

• Donate to charity