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Watch: Wrongfully convicted Chicago man reflects on the power of judges

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Published on October 6, 2020

Watch: Wrongfully convicted Chicago man reflects on the power of judges

Graphic by Injustice Watch

The TRiiBE is partnering with Injustice Watch to provide stories, perspectives, and critical information about the 2020 Election. 

Ieliot Jackson spent nearly eight years in prison after he was wrongfully convicted of selling less than one gram of heroin. He was granted a certificate of innocence in 2019.

In this video, Jackson recounts the obstacles he faced in the courts and why it is important to always #CheckYourJudges.

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Click here for Injustice Watch’s November 2020 judicial election guide, to help you decide which judges to elect to open positions and which to retain in Cook County Circuit Court.