It’s estimated that between 1 and 6% of the 2.2 million people in the U.S prison system are incarcerated for crimes they did not commit. New York City has the third-highest number of wrongful convictions in the nation and New York State has paid over $300 million to those exonerated in the last 35 years. Join the Museum of the City of New York for a panel discussion with elected officials, attorneys, and those exonerated as we explore ways to create a more accurate and reliable criminal justice system.
Panelists:
Yusef Salaam, NYC City Councilmember Harlem, Exonerated Five
Christina Swarns, Executive Director, Innocence Project
Lucy Lang, NYS Inspector General
Alvin Bragg, Manhattan District Attorney
Moderated by Broadcast Journalist, Soledad O’Brien.
This program is part of The Menschel Lecture Series for History, Art, and Culture.
Event Logistics:
- This event will take place in our Ronay Menschel Hall (Ground Floor).
- Please contact programs@mcny.org with any questions or ticketing issues.
- All sales are final; refunds not permitted. Exchanges and credit for future programs only. Programs and dates may be subject to change.
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