https://padlet.com/ariannerivet41/aqgktssx4yfyqfp9 en-us 2021-03-14 23:21:59 UTC 2021-03-15 01:30:02 UTC hello@padlet.com ariannerivet41 https://padlet.com/ariannerivet41/aqgktssx4yfyqfp9/wish/1308284052 Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton]]> 2021-03-14 23:22:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ariannerivet41/aqgktssx4yfyqfp9/wish/1308284052 ariannerivet41 https://padlet.com/ariannerivet41/aqgktssx4yfyqfp9/wish/1308288734 Ideas/topics to write about:
- how racism can blind the justice system 
- money and the colour of your skin can determine innocence
- unjust treatment of death row inmates
- potential for mercy to redeem those "convicted" and fix the broken justice system

]]> 2021-03-14 23:26:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ariannerivet41/aqgktssx4yfyqfp9/wish/1308288734 ariannerivet41 https://padlet.com/ariannerivet41/aqgktssx4yfyqfp9/wish/1308298236 Herb is upset about his execution date being set. Ray talks to Herb and Walter McMillian about how he got imprisoned in order to make Herb feel less guilt about his crime. He explains how the cop chose him because he was black and said he would have chosen Ray or one of his friends. The cop who arrested Ray said if he did not commit the crime, he would be "taking one for his homies."]]> 2021-03-14 23:34:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ariannerivet41/aqgktssx4yfyqfp9/wish/1308298236 ariannerivet41 https://padlet.com/ariannerivet41/aqgktssx4yfyqfp9/wish/1308304647 Despite the copious amounts of evidence Bryan presented to the Court of Appeal, the appeal was turned down as the judge believed Ralph Myers lied in his statement when trying to prove Mr. McMillian's innocence and explaining how his original testimony was false. ]]> 2021-03-14 23:39:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ariannerivet41/aqgktssx4yfyqfp9/wish/1308304647 kdoyle06 https://padlet.com/ariannerivet41/aqgktssx4yfyqfp9/wish/1308418605 In the film Just Mercy, Destin Daniel Cretton illustrates how racism can blind the justice system through lack of equal sentencing among, poor treatment of inmates and, a wrongful conviction based on poor economic status/racial bias. ]]> 2021-03-15 00:39:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ariannerivet41/aqgktssx4yfyqfp9/wish/1308418605 ariannerivet41 https://padlet.com/ariannerivet41/aqgktssx4yfyqfp9/wish/1308421843 After being denied in the Court of Appeal, Bryan took his motion to the Supreme Court. Tommy Chapman took the side of the defence as there was no real evidence in this case. Tommy realized how corrupt the justice system was and how the conviction was solely based on race. Bryan's appeal was allowed and McMillian was free to go. ]]> 2021-03-15 00:40:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ariannerivet41/aqgktssx4yfyqfp9/wish/1308421843 ariannerivet41 https://padlet.com/ariannerivet41/aqgktssx4yfyqfp9/wish/1308457172 During Bryan's first visit to an inmate on death row as a law student, the two men connect as equals. They both grew up in similar neighbourhoods, listened to the same music and, went to church. The guard forcefully takes the inmate away after their conversation. Bryan comprehends that he could have been in the inmate's situation and realizes who he needs to fight for. ]]> 2021-03-15 00:53:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ariannerivet41/aqgktssx4yfyqfp9/wish/1308457172 ariannerivet41 https://padlet.com/ariannerivet41/aqgktssx4yfyqfp9/wish/1308483485 Herb described how his PTSD from the war affected his mind and thats why he planted a bomb on a woman's front door step. Herb did not intend to hurt anyone and clearly needed mental health support. However, he was still sentenced to death row and not given the help he needed. Bryan attempted to get rid of Herb's execution date yet, it was dismissed and Herb was executed .]]> 2021-03-15 01:03:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ariannerivet41/aqgktssx4yfyqfp9/wish/1308483485 ariannerivet41 https://padlet.com/ariannerivet41/aqgktssx4yfyqfp9/wish/1308496848 - Being black automatically makes you a criminal (even from birth)
- the law is blinded by status and racial bias
- The justice system was not concerned with justice, only that someone was held accountable (even if it is a wrongful conviction)
- Could be white and guilty or black and innocent, yet race matters more (...In matters of law, race trumps justice...)
- “The true measure of our character is how we treat the poor, the disfavored, the accused, the incarcerated, and the condemned.” - corrupt justice system shows no mercy to the black community


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