Sentence examples for unfair conviction from inspiring English sources

This small but ignored minority then start the lengthy process of appealing their unfair conviction, while spending years in prison for something they did not do.

All of which seems odd to me: "Because if I'd experienced what you say you suffered – unfair conviction on the most grievous of charges – I think I would be furious".

"This is a very pressing matter – it either means that people are left languishing in prison or those who have been released still might have an unfair conviction hanging over them," said an MP.

"There is a chain of events that led to this summer campaign," said Antonio Palmieri, Mr. Berlusconi's campaign manager and social media strategist, citing the recent "unjust and unfair conviction".

Additionally, according to Sommer, the legal barriers to an unfair conviction were high.

In hindsight, it could be that a flustered judge racing through an unfair conviction was the best thing that ever happened to him.

He must not employ trial tactics that may lead to unfair convictions, nor should he prosecute merely to enhance his political prospects.

"The pardon confers no immediate advantage except this: it will, I hope, bring closure to those men who have had those monstrous, unfair criminal convictions for decades".

It is clear beyond doubt that their trial was unfair, and their conviction a travesty of justice.

And if the case gets to court, HIV stigma, homophobia and racism can prejudice juries and judges, leading to unfair prosecution and conviction of innocent people.

Sadly, some states continue to deny social welfare benefits to impoverished citizens with drug felony convictions ("Unfair Punishments," editorial, March 17).