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Through the lens of her work with the Innocence Movement and her client Leigh Stubbs—a woman denied a fair trial in 2000 largely due to her sexual orientation—innocence litigator, activist, and founder of the West Virginia Innocence Project Valena Beety examines the failures in America's criminal legal system and the reforms necessary to eliminate wrongful convictions—particularly with regards to women, the queer community, and people of color.
When Valena Beety first became a federal prosecutor, her goal was to protect victims, especially women, from cycles of violence. What she discovered was that not only did prosecutions often fail to help victims, they frequently relied on false information, forensic fraud, and police and prosecutor misconduct. Seeking change, Beety began working in the Innocence Movement, helping to free factually innocent people through DNA testing and criminal justice reform. Manifesting Justice focuses on the shocking story of Beety's client Leigh Stubbs—a young, queer woman in Mississippi, convicted of a horrific crime she did not commit because of her sexual orientation. Beety weaves Stubbs's harrowing narrative through the broader story of a broken criminal justice system where defendants—including disproportionate numbers of women of color and queer individuals—are convicted due to racism, prejudice, coerced confessions, and false identifications.
Drawing on interviews with both innocence advocates and wrongfully convicted women, along with Beety's own experiences as an expert litigator and a queer woman, Manifesting Justice provides a unique outsider/insider perspective. Beety expands our notion of justice to include not just people who are factually innocent, but those who are over-charged, pressured into bad plea deals, and over-sentenced. The result is a riveting and timely book that not only advocates for reforming the conviction process—it will transform our very ideas of crime and punishment, what innocence is, and who should be free.
With a Foreword by Koa Beck, author of White Feminism. Read more
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Discover the shocking truth behind wrongful convictions in "Manifesting Justice: Wrongly Convicted Women Reclaim Their Rights." Written by innocence litigator and activist Valena Beety, this compelling book provides an insider perspective on the failures of the criminal legal system and the urgent need for reform. Through the powerful story of Beety's client Leigh Stubbs, who was wrongly convicted due to her sexual orientation, Beety sheds light on the injustices faced by women, the queer community, and people of color. This is a must-read for anyone passionate about equality and fighting for justice.
Prepare to be captivated by the harrowing narrative of Leigh Stubbs in "Manifesting Justice." This thought-provoking book goes beyond the traditional notion of innocence, exploring how individuals are not only wrongfully convicted but also overcharged, pressured into unfair plea deals, and subjected to excessive sentencing. With interviews from innocence advocates and wrongfully convicted women, Valena Beety brings a unique perspective to the table. Get ready to challenge your beliefs about crime and punishment while delving into the urgent need for change in the criminal justice system.
Are you ready to join the fight for justice? "Manifesting Justice" is a groundbreaking book that exposes the flaws in America's criminal legal system. Author Valena Beety urges readers to question the prevalence of racism, prejudice, coerced confessions, and false identifications that lead to wrongful convictions. This eye-opening read highlights the disproportionate impact on women of color and queer individuals, urging us to recognize their struggles and demand change. Don't miss your chance to be part of the movement towards a fairer and more just society.
If you believe in the power of reform, "Manifesting Justice" is a must-have addition to your book collection. Valena Beety's firsthand experiences as an expert litigator and a queer woman make this insightful book both timely and compelling. With a focus on real stories of wrongful convictions, Beety challenges our preconceived notions of innocence and advocates for transforming the entire conviction process. Join us on this journey towards justice and get your copy of "Manifesting Justice" today.
Ready to make a difference? Dive into the pages of "Manifesting Justice" and uncover the shocking reality of wrongful convictions. This captivating book, with a foreword by Koa Beck, author of "White Feminism," offers a fresh perspective on the flaws within the criminal justice system. Valena Beety's powerful storytelling and call for reform will leave you inspired and demanding change. Take action now and grab your copy of "Manifesting Justice" here.
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