Wrongful Convictions: Main Causes for Miscarriage of Justice
| Number of Cases | |
|---|---|
| Eyewitness Error | 45 |
| Other | 29 |
| Police/Prosecution Misconduct | 17 |
| Snitch Testimony | 10 |
| Junk Science | 9 |
| False Confession | 8 |
Cases of Wrongful Conviction (86 in Total)
Exonerated Cases Involving...
Sources:
deathpenaltyinfo.org
deathpenaltyinfo.org