Crime and Criminal Justice: Concepts and Controversies
Second Edition
Current Controversy Videos
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Current Controversy 9.1: Should Physical Evidence Be Required in Serious Criminal Cases?
Video: Man Wrongfully Convicted Of Sexual Abuse May Get $475K From State
More than 50 years after a wrongful conviction in a New York City killing and more than 40 years after being released from prison, a Virginia returned to a courtroom to be fully exonerated.
What do you think about this Current Controversy? Are you pro or con? Cast your vote!
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Current Controversy 9.2: Should We Limit the Use of Plea Bargains?
81-Year-Old Man Exonerated More Than 50 Years After Wrongful Conviction
A man wrongfully convicted of sexually abusing his stepdaughter will likely receive $475,000 from Minnesota taxpayers — but the state legislature must still approve the award.