Johnny Pinchback's Exoneration Story

The video discusses Johnny Pinchback's wrongful conviction for a crime he didn't commit, spending 27 years in prison before being exonerated through DNA evidence. The Innocence Project of Texas played a crucial role in his release. The video highlights the initial misidentification, the legal struggles Johnny faced, and the eventual use of advanced DNA testing to prove his innocence. It also covers the support from Charles Chapman and the need for reforms to prevent wrongful convictions, emphasizing the importance of funding, eyewitness identification reform, and reliable evidence use.

How many years did Johnny Pinchback spend in prison before being exonerated?

• 27 years

• 15 years

• 20 years

• 30 years

What was the main reason for Johnny Pinchback's wrongful conviction?

• Confession

• Eyewitness misidentification

• DNA evidence

• Alibi

What action did Johnny take when he first learned the police were looking for him?

• He went to the police station

• He fled the city

• He ignored it

• He hired a lawyer

What type of DNA testing was used to prove Johnny's innocence?

• RFLP testing

• STR testing

• YSTR testing

• Mitochondrial DNA testing

Who played a significant role in helping Johnny with his exoneration?

• A journalist

• A private investigator

• His family

• Charles Chapman

What did Charles Chapman do to assist Johnny in his case?

• Provided an alibi

• Testified in court

• Found new witnesses

• Paid for DNA testing

What is one of the reforms suggested to prevent wrongful convictions?

• Limit DNA testing

• Reduce legal fees

• Eyewitness identification reform

• Increase prison sentences

What role does Johnny Pinchback now serve in the Innocence Project of Texas?

• Public relations officer

• Board of directors

• Legal advisor

• DNA analyst

What is a critical reform mentioned to reduce wrongful convictions?

• Mandatory recording of interrogations

• Reducing legal aid

• Eliminating jury trials

• Increasing police presence

What is a major challenge in exonerating someone after a conviction?

• Hiring a new lawyer

• Finding new evidence

• Proving innocence conclusively

• Getting media attention