Probably over 15% of those in prison are innocent.  They are in prison because they are poor.  They had public defenders who were inept, drunk, asleep, working for the prosecutor or just did not care.  Many were framed by the witnesses who had them convicted.  Many were framed by the police.

Prison conditions are deplorable, guards are corrupt, prisoners are abused by other prisoners and guards, medical care is performed by doctors who would be sued for malpractice.  Remember 80% will be out ... more »

Probably over 15% of those in prison are innocent.  They are in prison because they are poor.  They had public defenders who were inept, drunk, asleep, working for the prosecutor or just did not care.  Many were framed by the witnesses who had them convicted.  Many were framed by the police.

Prison conditions are deplorable, guards are corrupt, prisoners are abused by other prisoners and guards, medical care is performed by doctors who would be sued for malpractice.  Remember 80% will be out someday.

If you have been falsely imprisoned or if it has happened to a friend or relative feel free to add the story to the book.  If you have anything to add about prison conditions or corruption feel free to add that too. .  Less