Criminal Justice
Media and Crime
Astonishingly, more than 1 out of 4 people wrongfully convicted but later exonerated by DNA evidence made a false confession or incriminating statement.
Why do innocent people confess?
1. Watch the “Making of a Murder” series on Netflix (Parts 1 and 2)
2. Write a brief summary of the series
3. Discuss your opinion about what happened
4. Relate the confession in the series to an academic source
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5. Do you believe we need to change the Criminal Justice System? Why or Why not. What does the movie offer as a solution to crime? Is the solution possible?
Paper needs to be double spaced, 2-3 pages, 10 or 12 point font, 1 inch margins, include your sources.
44 Points
