Results for: Wrongful convictions

The criminal justice system in the United States faces serious challenges, including overcriminalization and weaponization. This has resulted in wrongful convictions and excessive sentences, as evidenced by the recent guilty verdict against former President Donald Trump. Prosecutors and judges have abused their power, undermining due process and the presumption of innocence. This behavior jeopardizes the fairness and integrity of the justice system, threatening the liberty of all Americans.

Angela van den Bogerd, a former Post Office executive, has taken the stand at the Inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal and apologized to the hundreds of victims wrongfully convicted and dismissed. Van den Bogerd, who was depicted in the ITV drama ‘Mr Bates vs The Post Office,’ worked closely with ex-Post Office boss Paula Vennells and was responsible for handling complaints about the faulty Horizon system.