Ep. 5 - Daniel Medwed - The Innocence Movement and Advocacy

We are back in the Lounge to spend some time with a new guest, Professor Daniel Medwed of Northeastern University School of Law. Dan Medwed has practiced, taught, and lead in the area of wrongful convictions and innocence-based advocacy for more than two decades. The conversation between Dan and Law School Lounge host, Krystal Norton, covers the process and avenues available to wrongfully convicted persons, including an analysis of the barriers presented by such processes. Their conversation focuses on common reasons for wrongful convictions while Dan shares stories of his time working on such cases. They also talk about the difficulties of working as an attorney in this area and why the movement has gained momentum in recent history. The episode closes with a short discussion of the West Memphis Three case and how patterns within innocence cases are apparent from the case's coverage.Warning: This episode covers topics that some listeners may find difficult. Listener discretion is advised. Disclaimer: Nothing in this episode may be construed as legal advice by any person. All statements are general and there is no attorney-client relationship. If you need advice about a legal matter, please contact an attorney. Professor Dan Medwed's most recent book, "Barred: Why the Innocent Can't Get Out of Prison," is available here.You can also learn more and request a review copy of the casebook Professor Medwed co-authors at Carolina Academic Press here.If you want to learn more about Dan Medwed, then check here.Since the West Memphis Three case was discussed in this episode, here are some further resources about the case:Danielle Selby, "West Memphis Three: What You Should Know About Their Wrongful Conviction," (June, 7, 2023), available at: https://innocenceproject.org/news/who-are-west-memphis-three-damien-echols/Mara Leveritt, "Devil's Knot: The True Story of the West Memphis Three," Atria Books (2003), you can buy it here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Devils-Knot/Mara-Leveritt/9780743417600"Paradise Lost" (Parts 1, 2, and 3), Documentary"The West Memphis Three: An ID Murder Mystery," Docuseries, (2020)At the end of the episode, the podcast "Murder in Alliance: Who Killed Yvonne Layne," is mentioned, and you can listen to it or learn more here: https://www.murderinalliance.com/**Disclaimer: This podcast and its episodes are for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal advice; listeners and audience members should contact an attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular legal matter. The creator and owner do not represent or warrant the accuracy or reliability of the content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.