Brandon L. Garrett
3 books
About the Author
Brandon L. Garrett is a distinguished legal scholar and professor at Duke University School of Law, where he specializes in criminal justice, wrongful convictions, and the intersections of law and science. With a background that includes clerking for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and practicing law in New York, Garrett has dedicated his career to exposing flaws in the American criminal justice system. His groundbreaking research has influenced policy reforms and earned him recognition from organizations like the American Bar Association. In his acclaimed book Convicting the Innocent: Where Criminal Prosecutions Go Wrong, Garrett meticulously analyzes over 250 DNA exoneration cases to reveal systemic errors in prosecutions, advocating for greater accountability and fairness in the legal process. A prolific writer and speaker, he continues to shape debates on innocence and reform through his scholarship and public engagement.
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rigorous
analytical
accessible
