After A Wrongful Conviction, This Black Man Earned A Law Degree. Now He’s Advocating For Criminal Justice Reform

By Rayna Reid Rayford ·Updated February 21, 2024

As a teenager, Jarrett Adams was wrongfully convicted and served 10 years in prison, even though he did not commit the crime. Since being released, Adams has earned his law degree and co-founded the nonprofit Life After Justice, fighting to ensure others don’t endure the same fate.

And with the approaching presidential election, Adams believes President Biden should prioritize wrongful convictions as part of his

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