Which of These Was a Concern in the Conviction and Execution

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of these was a concern in the conviction and execution of Cameron Todd Willingham?

• A)The conviction was based on "junk science" in the area of arson detection.
• B)The conviction relied on evidence supplied by a jail-house informant who was promised a reduced sentence.
• C)The execution raised questions about whether an innocent man was put to death.
• D)All of these were concerns.
• E)None of these was a concern.

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