Wrongfully Convicted, But Never Broken: The Story of Leslie Vass and Others Still Fighting Back
Every year, innocent people are arrested, charged, and convicted for crimes they didn’t commit. For some, like Leslie Vass, that injustice results in years, even decades, behind bars, stripped of freedom, dignity, and a future.
Leslie Vass was a teenager when his nightmare began. A faulty lineup, rushed decisions, and ignored facts led to his conviction for a crime he did not commit. After serving over seven years in prison, he was eventually exonerated, but by then, the damage was deep. And he is not alone.
Wrongful convictions don’t just happen in isolation. They are often the result of:
- Official misconduct (police or prosecutorial abuse of power)
- False or misleading forensic evidence
- Eyewitness misidentification
- Coerced confessions
- Suppression of exculpatory evidence
- Inadequate legal defense
These cases can leave permanent scars, emotionally, financially, and socially. Jobs are lost. Families are torn apart. Mental health deteriorates. And too often, no one is held accountable.
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