Central Park Five Member On Why Youth Are Prone To False Confessions

The video discusses the impact of the film 'When They See Us' on public awareness of wrongful convictions, focusing on the Central Park Five case. It highlights the coercive interrogation techniques used by police that lead to false confessions, particularly among juveniles. The video emphasizes the need for reforms in the criminal justice system, such as recording interrogations and providing legal representation for minors. Statistics on false confessions and the vulnerability of juveniles in interrogation rooms are presented, alongside calls for systemic change from legal experts and exonerees.

What does Yusef Salaam believe the public needs to know about the criminal justice system in America?

How long did Salaam serve after being wrongly convicted?

How did the interrogation experience affect the mental state of the Central Park Five?

What is the significance of coerced confessions in wrongful conviction cases?

What were some of the interrogation techniques used on the Central Park Five?

What does the National Registry of Exonerations reveal about false confessions among juveniles?

What reforms are being called for in the criminal justice system regarding police interrogations?