Exoneree Turned Attorney Fights Wrongful Convictions

The video is part of the Bright & Bold Series for Black History Month, focusing on Jarrett Adams, who was wrongfully convicted of a crime at 17 and later exonerated. After his release, Adams pursued a law degree and now works to help others facing similar injustices. He founded Life After Justice, a nonprofit providing legal aid and mental health services to exonerees. Adams draws inspiration from civil rights history, aiming to create legal precedents and prevent wrongful convictions.

What significant event changed the course of Jarrett Adams' life after high school?

How did Jarrett Adams' wrongful conviction impact his view of the criminal justice system?

What role did the Wisconsin Innocence Project play in Jarrett Adams' exoneration?

What initiatives did Jarrett Adams pursue after earning his law degree?

In what ways does Jarrett Adams advocate for change in the criminal justice system?