Our justice system is founded on a presumption of innocence until proven guilty, but all too often, false or faulty evidence leads to wrongful convictions. Once found guilty, there is little room or support for proving doubt.
In this session, we will watch one story in which the falsely accused is ultimately proven innocent and the accuser seeks the forgiveness of the exoneree. Then we’ll explore the story of the people behind the Innocence Project and the Centurion Ministries who work to uncover these failures in our justice system.
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About Our Speaker: Dr. Joyce Francis is a member of the NAUA Academy’s Advisory Council and a retired professor of international affairs. She taught at George Mason, American, and Tulane Universities. She is also a founding member of the Salish Sea Fellowship in Port Hadlock, WA, and chairs its Adult Learning Programs (ALPs). She has previously offered Academy programs on Race Amity, the Supreme Court, and the Rise of the Nones.