University of Miami School of Law

Editorial Board of Psychology, Public Policy and Law

WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS SYMPOSIUM TO BE HELD AT
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF LAW

CORAL GABLES, Florida: The American legal system is premised on Blackstone’s adage, “It is better that 10 guilty men escape than one innocent man suffer.” On Friday, February 24, the University of Miami School of Law and the University of Miami Ethics Programs present, “Wrongful Convictions: Psychological and Legal Issues.” This symposium includes Former Attorney General Janet Reno discussing prevention of wrongful convictions through the use of the legal system. In what is sure to be a moving talk, Juan Melendez will recount his harrowing experience of being wrongfully charged, convicted, and having served 17 years on death row, before being exonerated in 2002. In addition, distinguished Iowa State Professor Gary Wells, Ph.D., the pre-eminent researcher on eyewitness testimony will discuss why eyewitness identification is a frequent contributor to wrongful convictions and present suggestions for reform.

“Wrongful Convictions: Psychological and Legal Issues” is free and open to the public. The symposium will be held at the University of Miami School of Law in Room 352 starting at 1 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Anyone interested in attending is asked to RSVP by Calling (305) 284-2592 or Emailing Nicole Wiseberg.

This event is sponsored by the University of Miami School of Law Editorial Board of Psychology, Public Policy and Law, University of Miami School of Law Wrongful Convictions Project, University of Miami Institute on Law, Psychiatry and Psychology, University of Miami Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and the Law Activity Fee Allocation Committee.