[cgm616]

It's interesting to look at if this article is fiction or non-fiction. It is certainly amazing writing with a strong message, but seems to be so strange to be non-fiction.

Then again, I knew about some of this from the excellent Illustrated Guide to Criminal Justice, so I wasn't totally surprised.

In the end, does it even matter if it happened?

[dclowd9901]

If it's fiction, it's meaningless, as the anecdotes about jurors' lack of care were the most devastating parts.

That said, I would absolutely without a doubt believe this story based on my limited interactions with the general public.

[aaronbrethorst]

    In the end, does it even matter if it happened?

Yes, a man could have been sent to prison for a murder where reasonable doubt exists about whether or not he did it.

[puredemo]

Gee, if only there was a signed confession. Oh wait.