Center for Prosecutor Integrity Working to preserve the presumption of innocence, assure equal trea

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Web Name: Center for Prosecutor Integrity Working to preserve the presumption of innocence, assure equal trea

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Working to strengthen prosecutorial ethics, restore the presumptionof innocence, and end wrongful convictions.FALSE ALLEGATIONSYouGov SurveySample: 2,407 persons representative of national population, conducted September 23-25, 20208% of Americans falsely accused 167.2 million persons11% of men, 6% of women falsely accusedDivided among domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and other forms of abuseFalse accusers: 62% femaleView all resultsSerious ProblemFalse allegations and perjury are most common contributing factor to erroneous outcomes: 59% of wrongful convictionsHarm legal status, career prospects, social standing, and mental health of the accused.Diminish credibility of future victims.Undermine the integrity of our legal system.Legal Sanctions for False AccusersNew York State “anti-Karen” law (SB 8492)California State University system (Article VI, Notice of Allegations, I)Alabama bill (HB544)JUSTICE Act (U.S. Senate, Section 106)Advice for the Falsely AccusedDo s and Dont s for the Falsely AccusedConfidentiality Obligations for Lawyer Blogging and Other Public Commentary, Formal Opinion 480Duty to disclose exculpatory evidence, Formal Opinion 09-454Prosecutor may not furnish letterhead to collection agency for use in seeking payment where no prosecutor reviews facts of situation, Formal Opinion 469Supervisory duties towards office, Formal Opinion 467PRESUMPTION OF INNOCENCEThe presumption of innocence has become eroded by the actions of lawmakers, criminal justice officials, the media, and others. The Center for Prosecutor Integrity is working to restore the presumption to curb wrongful convictions.REGISTRY OF PROSECUTORIAL MISCONDUCTThe Registry of Prosecutorial Misconduct enables researchers, policymakers, bar disciplinary bodies, and others to identify common types of misconduct, assess trends, and compare jurisdictions.WRONGFUL CONVICTION DAYWrongful Conviction Day is observed every year in early October. Press Conference: The Fallacy of Victim-Centered Investigations VISIT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE Featured Videos TED: A Prosecutor s Vision for a Better Justice SystemSex, Lies NeuroscienceThe Central Park Five

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