Jarrett Adams, from wrongful conviction to legal advocate

Jarrett Adams, from wrongful conviction to legal advocate

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Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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Jared Adams shares his journey from being wrongfully convicted at 17 to becoming an attorney. He highlights the racial bias in his case, the support from his family, and his determination to learn the law. With the help of the Innocence Project, his conviction was overturned. He pursued a law degree and now advocates for others who have been wronged by the justice system, emphasizing the importance of using personal experiences to fuel positive change.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason Jared Adams was wrongfully convicted?

Lack of evidence

Racial bias

Confession under duress

Mistaken identity

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Jared Adams begin to fight for his innocence while in prison?

By writing a book about his experience

By hiring a new lawyer

By protesting his conviction

By studying law and reaching out to the Innocence Project

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What degree did Jared Adams pursue after his conviction was overturned?

Criminal Justice

Psychology

Political Science

Sociology

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What motivated Jared Adams to open his own law practice?

Personal experiences and desire to help others

Interest in corporate law

Financial gain

Family tradition

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which state did Jared Adams help exonerate another wrongfully convicted person?

California

New York

Texas

Wisconsin