What I never understand about these wrongful conviction cases is why the wrong party often confesses to the crime. If I knew I had not done what I was being accused of, there is no way I would sign anything that says I did it.
>>What I never understand about these wrongful conviction cases is why the wrong party often confesses to the crime. If I knew I had not done what I was being accused of, there is no way I would sign anything that says I did it.<<
Most of the time it is to get a set prison term such as two years vs the unknown where the judge may give you twenty years. Sirhand Sirhan has maintained his innocence all his life and can’t get probation because he refuses to admit guilt. They told him, admit the crime and you’ll get released on probation. He refuses and remains locked up.