Wrongful imprisonment refers to the conviction and incarceration of an individual for a crime they did not commit, often resulting from miscarriages of justice, flawed evidence, or mistaken identity. As technology advances, the tech community is playing a crucial role in helping to prevent and rectify wrongful imprisonment cases through the development of forensic tools, DNA analysis, and innovative investigative techniques, ultimately shedding light on the importance of accuracy and fairness in the justice system.
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