George Stinny

The video recounts the tragic story of George, a 14-year-old African American boy wrongfully convicted and executed for the murder of two white girls in 1944. Despite a lack of evidence and a coerced confession, George was sentenced to death after a brief trial. His case was revisited in 2014, leading to the overturning of his conviction, highlighting the racial injustices of the time.

What was the age of George Stinney Jr. when he was wrongfully convicted?

• 12 years old

• 18 years old

• 16 years old

• 14 years old

How long did George Stinney Jr.'s trial last?

• Two days

• Three hours

• One day

• One week

What was the role of George Stinney Jr.'s lawyer during the trial?

• Presented no evidence

• Presented strong evidence

• Successfully defended George

• Called multiple witnesses

In what year was George Stinney Jr.'s conviction overturned?

• 2014

• 2013

• 1954

• 1944

What was the main reason for overturning George Stinney Jr.'s conviction?

• The original judge admitted to a mistake

• His confession was deemed coerced and inadmissible

• New evidence was found

• A witness recanted their testimony