Texas Wrongful Conviction Statistics vs National Averages
Texas has one of the highest numbers of confirmed wrongful convictions in the United States, with over 470 exonerations since 1989 – making up about 13% of all U.S. exonerations. Experts estimate that 2% to 6% of Texas inmates may be innocent, translating to 3,000 to 9,000 people wrongfully imprisoned. This estimate closely mirrors national … Read more
