horribLily
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Due to the reversal of her 1980 murder conviction, a Missouri woman who had served 43 years in prison was freed, highlighting the devastating effects that erroneous convictions can have on people and their families. 
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Her release highlights how important it is to implement strict review procedures and legislative changes in order to stop injustices like this. 🕊
This case raises questions about the criminal justice system as a whole, the difficulties of exonerating someone after a conviction, and the social and psychological effects of incarcerating someone for an extended period of time without cause. 
As she gets used to life outside of jail, the emphasis switches to making systemic changes that deal with false convictions and assist people who have been unlawfully imprisoned. 
️ Her release highlights how important it is to implement strict review procedures and legislative changes in order to stop injustices like this. 🕊 This case raises questions about the criminal justice system as a whole, the difficulties of exonerating someone after a conviction, and the social and psychological effects of incarcerating someone for an extended period of time without cause. As she gets used to life outside of jail, the emphasis switches to making systemic changes that deal with false convictions and assist people who have been unlawfully imprisoned. 
