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Uncover the real story behind wrongful convictions and the relentless fight for justice in Marcus Wiggins’ case. Discover how flawed investigations and police misconduct shaped his fate. This gripping documentary takes you inside the Center on Wrongful Convictions, where law students and attorneys work tirelessly to unravel the truth behind Marcus Wiggins’ conviction for a 1998 murder in Chicago. You'll witness firsthand the emotional toll of wrongful imprisonment, the painstaking process of gathering evidence, and the challenges of proving actual innocence without physical evidence or reliable witness testimony. The video delves deep into systemic issues: destroyed evidence, coerced confessions, unreliable police work, and the lingering shadow of police commander John Burge’s notorious history of torture and retaliation. Through powerful interviews with Marcus, his family, exonerated individuals, and legal experts, this film exposes the devastating impact of wrongful convictions on real lives. Follow the team as they re-examine police reports, visit crime scenes, track down elusive witnesses, and uncover troubling patterns of misconduct that may have sealed Marcus’s fate. The documentary also sheds light on the emotional journey of the students

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Inside America's Most Shocking Police Torture Scandal
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79 minutes
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English
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Real Stories

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