Further TestimonyI have been a lawyer for almost fifty years, and your article about Carlos Jaile and Estella Ybarra [“The Juror Who Found Herself Guilty,” February 2024] reminded me of a man named Faith (whose last name I’m omitting for his privacy) who I represented in 1975. I have forgotten the names of most of my clients, which is partly due to age and partly due to representing thousands of people. But I never forgot Faith. He was convicted of robbery and aggravated assault, and he was totally innocent. No police misconduct. Just an incorrect eyewitness identification. I appreciated that your article gave credit to the prosecutors who were willing to take another look at the case. I most appreciated that you brought humanity to…
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