Criminal
Dec. 16, 2005
Too Often, Informants' Lies Poison Justice With Wrongful Convictions
Forum Column - By Katie York - The first documented wrongful conviction in the United States occurred in 1819, as a result of informant testimony. In Manchester, Vt., Jesse and Stephen Boorn were convicted of murdering their brother-in-law. Jesse allegedly confessed to his cellmate, Silas Merrill.
By Katie York
The first documented wrongful conviction in the United States occurred in 1819, as a result of informant testimony. In Manchester, Vt., Jesse and Stephen Boorn were convicted o...
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