Quote by John Grisham

More than 100 people have been sent to death row who were later exonerated because they weren't guilty or fairly tried. Most criminal defendants do not get adequate representation because there are not enough public defenders to represent them. There is a lot that is wrong.

More than 100 people have been sent to death row who were la

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This quote highlights the issue of wrongful convictions and inadequate legal representation in the criminal justice system. It emphasizes that the flaws in the system have resulted in over 100 individuals being sent to death row wrongly and subsequently exonerated. Furthermore, the quote acknowledges that a significant number of criminal defendants lack adequate representation due to insufficient public defenders. Overall, it suggests that there are significant shortcomings and injustices within the criminal justice system that need to be addressed and reformed.

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