Back in 2006, an exotic dancer and convicted murderer fabricated an allegation of "rape" against the lacrosse team at Duke "university." The rape never happened, but had the accused been poor and black, they most likely would have went to prison. Because they were wealthy, they had the resources to fight a corrupt system and exposed the criminal behavior of the prosecutor.
Pardon power as a liberty preserving safety valve
Pardon power as a liberty preserving safety…
Pardon power as a liberty preserving safety valve
Back in 2006, an exotic dancer and convicted murderer fabricated an allegation of "rape" against the lacrosse team at Duke "university." The rape never happened, but had the accused been poor and black, they most likely would have went to prison. Because they were wealthy, they had the resources to fight a corrupt system and exposed the criminal behavior of the prosecutor.