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Podcast: The Forge of Freedom
Episode: Episode 111. The Forge of Freedom – Why Would an Innocent Person Plead Guilty? (rerun of Episode 18)
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Episode 111. The Forge of Freedom – Why Would an Innocent Person Plead Guilty? (rerun of Episode 18)
This episode explores the topic of innocent people pleading guilty in the criminal justice system. The host discusses the widespread problem of innocent individuals accepting plea deals, influenced by factors such as overcharging, the trial penalty, lack of adequate defense counsel, overcriminalization, and prosecutorial threats. The plea bargaining system is examined as a tool that prioritizes efficiency over justice. The episode concludes with a study that highlights the concerning number of innocent in...