Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions

John Grisham's first nonfiction work since The Innocent Man, written with Jim McCloskey of Centurion Ministries, presents ten true stories of wrongful convictions. Grisham, known for his bestselling legal novels, has long been passionate about justice and has partnered with McCloskey, whose organization was the first dedicated to exonerating wrongly convicted individuals. These accounts examine Americans who were found guilty despite their innocence, losing years to prison while the actual perpetrators remained free. Grisham and McCloskey document the difficult battles for exoneration and analyze the factors that led to wrongful convictions, including racism, misconduct, flawed testimony, and corruption within the court system. They explore how the legal principle of presumption of innocence offers little protection once someone has been convicted, making it extremely difficult to prove doubt afterward. The book examines systemic injustices in the criminal justice system through these ten detailed narratives, showing how innocent people fought for freedom against overwhelming odds.