Video and Multimedia

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Video Links

Video 1: 10 Innocent People Wrongly Executed

Description: Popular “All Time 10s” show covers 10 people who were accused of and killed for crimes which they did not commit. Tells the story of how they were convicted, and how many years it took for someone else to come forward and confess or for their names to be cleared.

Video 2: An Executioner Explains What It’s Like to Legally Kill People

Description: This is a VICE news interview with an executioner in Egypt. He talks about how he got into the job, what you need to do it, and why he loves it. He describes that it is a cruel job, but one that he is able to separate his emotions from.

Video 3: What Does Race Have to Do With the Death Penalty in Texas?

Description: Black Texans are overrepresented on death row, but underrepresented on juries. Texas executes more people than any other state. This video breaks down race and death row.