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Unimaginable to most, and truly terrifying for some, being convicted for a crime that one did not commit is a bizarrely tortuous and profoundly isolating experience. But a decades-long movement is gaining more traction and renown by the day for their efforts to seek justice for victims. \u003ci\u003eChampions of Innocence\u003c\/i\u003e showcases real-life stories from inside the innocence movement, from lawyers to forensic scientists, journalists and authors, and, most importantly, from exonerees themselves that work for life-changing reforms. 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