TED: How I help free innocent people from prison | Ronald Sullivan

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 Stuckey 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 the importance of justice and the impact of small actions in achieving it, concluding with a call to take a minute each day to promote justice.

What is the main theme introduced in the hypothetical scenario at the beginning of the talk?

• The excitement of a family trip

• The importance of family vacations

• The challenges of long-distance travel

• The emotional impact of wrongful accusations

What evidence was crucial in proving Jonathan Fleming's innocence?

• A witness testimony

• A time-stamped receipt

• A DNA test

• A video recording

What is the primary function of the Conviction Review Unit?

• To prosecute new cases

• To train new prosecutors

• To review past cases for errors

• To provide legal advice to defendants

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

• The witness was not present at the scene

• The witness had a criminal record

• The witness was bribed

• The witness was related to the victim

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

• Lack of alibi

• Coerced confessions

• False DNA evidence

• Multiple eyewitnesses

What tragic outcome occurred for Willie Stuckey?

• He was pardoned by the governor

• He escaped from prison

• He was released after 30 years

• He was exonerated after his death

What does the speaker suggest individuals do to promote justice in their daily lives?

• Take one extra minute to do justice

• Become a public defender

• Attend court hearings

• Donate to legal funds

What was David McCallum's first wish after being released from prison?

• To visit his family

• To walk on a sidewalk freely

• To travel abroad

• To start a new career

What did David McCallum dedicate his life to after his release?

• Preventing wrongful convictions

• Traveling the world

• Becoming a lawyer

• Writing a book

What is the speaker's main message about justice?

• Justice is a legal term

• Justice is only for the privileged

• Justice requires active effort

• Justice is a natural occurrence