Jarrett Adams: From Wrongful Conviction to Legal Advocate

Jarrett Adams: From Wrongful Conviction to Legal Advocate

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Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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Jared Adams shares his journey from being wrongfully convicted at 17 to becoming a lawyer. He was sentenced to 28 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, largely due to racial bias and poor legal defense. Inspired by his family's support, he educated himself in law and reached out to the Innocence Project, which helped overturn his conviction. After his release, Jared pursued a law degree and now works to exonerate others, using his experience to advocate for the wrongfully convicted.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason Jared Adams was wrongfully convicted?

Jury misconduct

Lack of evidence

Racial bias

Witness tampering

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What inspired Jared to start studying law while in prison?

Support from fellow inmates

The determination of his family

His desire to become a lawyer

A visit from a famous attorney

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organization helped Jared Adams overturn his conviction?

The NAACP

The ACLU

The Legal Aid Society

The Innocence Project

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After his release, what field did Jared Adams pursue in college?

Political Science

Sociology

Criminal Justice

Psychology

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What motivates Jared Adams in his current legal practice?

Personal fame

Financial success

Building a large law firm

Advocating for the wrongfully convicted