A Legal Acknowledgement that they were "The Wrong Guys"

This book, by Tom Wells and Richard Leo, chronicles how U.S. Navy Sailors ("The Norfolk Four") were manipulated and psychologically coerced into confessing to a heinous crime they did not commit.  Now, two of the four have just had their convictions overturned.  A third previously had his conviction overturned.  The fourth already served out his sentence. 

Here are the latest stories (many others about the case can be found online):

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/10/31/judge-throws-out-rape-murder-convictions-2-norfolk-four-ex-sailors.html

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/norfolk-va-governor-declare-innocent-article-1.2853586

Yes, while it may be counter-intuitive, people do confess to crimes they didn't commit when faced with psychologically manipulative and coercive interrogation tactics meant to send the message that the evidence is stacked against them and they will be convicted, so they need to confess to take responsibility and help mitigate the situation...

By: Attorney Richard V. Stevens
Civilian criminal defense lawyer and military defense lawyer
Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, P.C.

http://www.militaryadvocate.com

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