VOICED : Inocente gracias al ADN

Kirk Bloodsworth was the first American on death row to be exonerated by DNA evidence. Wrongly convicted in 1985 for the murder of a young girl, he spent nine years in prison before DNA testing proved his innocence. His case led to a law that funds DNA testing for inmates, helping others prove their innocence. Bloodsworth's story highlights the fallibility of eyewitness testimony and the importance of DNA evidence in the justice system.

Who was Kirk Bloodsworth, and why was he significant in the context of the U.S. legal system?

• A lawyer who defended wrongly accused individuals

• The first person to be executed in Maryland

• A senator who advocated for DNA testing

• The first death row inmate exonerated by DNA evidence

What was the primary evidence used to convict Kirk Bloodsworth initially?

• Fingerprint analysis

• DNA evidence

• Eyewitness testimony

• Confession

How did Kirk Bloodsworth eventually prove his innocence?

• Through DNA testing

• By presenting an alibi

• Through a confession from the real perpetrator

• By finding new eyewitnesses

What did Kirk Bloodsworth receive after his exoneration?

• A new trial

• A public apology

• A full pardon and financial compensation

• A book deal

What was the outcome of Kirk Bloodsworth's collaboration with senators?

• A reduction in death penalty cases

• A ban on eyewitness testimony

• A law funding DNA testing in states

• A new trial for all death row inmates