Read more (for free) here:

open.substack.com/pub/amandakn...

And yet, our justice system’s method of error correction would be unthinkable in almost any other quality-control process.

I’ve heard many people, many lawyers, defend this system as the only sensible way a justice system could operate. If you maintain the presumption of innocence forever, the argument goes, the system grinds to a halt with endless appeals, and there’s no justice for anyone.

Every appeal they make, every post-conviction petition, and every claim of innocence must begin from the assumption that the system got it right.

It’s up to the convicted to show legal or procedural error, or they will remain convicted, regardless of their innocence.

Think Blackstone’s Maxim: “It is better that ten guilty persons escape than that one innocent suffer.” Cool.

But after a conviction, the burden of proof shifts entirely to the defendant, who is now the guilty party.

Not yet.

I was questioned for literally 53 hours.

All of it is so good.

But Episode 6 broke me, and the closing with Cat Power's song, damn.

Episode 8. My god.

Incredible writing, storytelling, casting, all of it. Thank you for sharing your story.

Ok also also, i just cannot believe how real that Chris Cuomo interview was - just looked it up.

The Nashville (Madison) event is a raw, funny, and fearless show that defies genre and expectation. I'll be serving up equal parts catharsis and comic relief, blending storytelling, comedy, music, and Q&A. Tickets include a copy of my book!

www.tninnocence.org/amandaknoxlive

The Memphis event is a cocktail-style fundraising event featuring stories of Tennessee exonerees, and a conversation with me.

www.tninnocence.org/memphisevent

Thank you!!

You can also vote in the Best Writing category for my miniseries on False Confessions, which aimed to directly educate people about the problems with coercive police interrogation methods. Thanks for your support!
vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting...