Crime & Justice Film Series: The Troubling Case Against Kevin Cooper
Overview
Join us at the J. Paul Leonard Library room LIB121 in San Francisco, CA for a live Q&A with death row inmate, Kevin Cooper. In preparation for his call, we will watch The Troubling Case Against Kevin Cooper, a CBS News documentary that sheds light on facts that have long been hidden from the public.
This thought-provoking film and discussion that follows will explore the controversial criminal case of Kevin Cooper, shedding light on the complexities of our justice system. You won't want to miss this eye-opening event!
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If you have any questions, please contact the event organizers: Dr. Albert de la Tierra (adelatierra@sfsu.edu) and Dr. Carina Gallo (cgallo@sfsu.edu)
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Kevin Cooper is a death row inmate in California who was convicted of the 1983 murders of a family in Chino Hills. Cooper was sentenced to death in 1985.
Cooper has consistently maintained his innocence, and his case has garnered attention and controversy over the years. Supporters argue that there were flaws in the investigation and trial, and they point to issues such as potential evidence tampering and claims of racial bias. Additionally, there have been calls for further DNA testing on evidence from the crime scene.
The case has led to debates about the criminal justice system, the death penalty, and the possibility of wrongful convictions.
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