Held on the 95th anniversary of the Scottsboro Boys case, “Innocence Work as a Catalyst for Change” features Alexis Hoag-Fordjour, David Dinkins ’56 Professor of Law and Co-Director of Brooklyn Law School’s Center for Criminal Justice, and Ty Alper, Clinical Professor of Law and Co-Director of UC Berkeley Law’s Death Penalty Clinic and Clinical Program. Narratives based on innocence are powerful, often leading to significant reforms and the expansion of defendants’ rights. This panel considers this history and the future promise of innocence work. |
