Netflix series reveal injustice and junk science are plaguing our nation’s courts

Netflix series reveal injustice and junk science are plaguing our nation’s courts
Roxanne Cooper
May 03, 2020Culture

By Yaël OssowskiWith so many of us doing our part to stay at home, it’s been the perfect time to dive into binge-worthy Netflix series.For many, it’s been Tiger King or reruns of Friends, but some of the more interesting series deconstruct the American justice system and its complexities: innocence or guilt, truth and facts, and institutional bias.Because television series allow directors to carefully examine a story and interview dozens of witnesses and experts, audiences have become addictedto the very real characters dealing with tragedy and the inadequacies of our courts.Shows such as “Mak...

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