Public Interest
May 13, 2000
DNA Testing Saves Inmate On Death Row
Dicta: On 'The Practice' By Paul Harris In a powerful and well-researched episode, "The Practice" looks at the consequences of the death penalty in a fallible legal system. Eleanor Frutt is lead counsel on the appeal of an innocent man facing imminent execution for rape and murder. Undeterred by hostile courts and an unresponsive governor, Eleanor refuses to quit. On the very day of the execution, with the aid of DNA results, she persuades the judge to free her client.
On 'The Practice'
By Paul Harris
In a powerful and well-researched episode, "The Practice" looks at the consequences of the death penalty in a fallible legal system. Eleanor Frutt is lead counsel on the appeal of an innocent man facing imminent ex...
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