Central Park Five Member On Why Youth Are Prone To False Confessions

The video discusses the impact of the film 'When They See Us' on public awareness of wrongful convictions, focusing on the Central Park Five case. It highlights the coercive interrogation techniques used by police that lead to false confessions, particularly among juveniles. The video emphasizes the need for reforms in the criminal justice system, such as recording interrogations and providing legal representation for minors. Statistics on false confessions and the vulnerability of juveniles in interrogation rooms are presented, alongside calls for systemic change from legal experts and exonerees.

What is the primary focus of the film 'When They See Us'?

• The trial of the Central Park Five

• The interrogation of the Central Park Five

• The aftermath of the Central Park Five's exoneration

• The life of the Central Park jogger

How long was Yusef Salaam wrongly imprisoned?

• Five years

• Six years and eight months

• Ten years

• Thirteen years

What was a significant factor in the conviction of the Central Park Five?

• Surveillance footage

• Eyewitness testimony

• Coerced confessions

• DNA evidence

What does Steve Drizin emphasize about the interrogation tactics shown in the film?

• They are only used in extreme cases

• They are exaggerated for dramatic effect

• They are realistic and commonly used

• They are outdated and no longer in use

What percentage of juveniles falsely confessed according to the National Registry of Exonerations?

• 50%

• 36%

• 20%

• 10%

What is one of the few clear rules in police interrogations?

• Do not beat up the suspect

• Do not provide legal counsel

• Do not allow suspects to sleep

• Do not record the interrogation

What reform is being demanded by lawyers and exonerees?

• Abolishment of police interrogations

• Immediate release of all juveniles

• Mandatory recording of all interrogations

• Shorter interrogation times