Anthony Ray Hinton

Anthony Ray Hinton was an American man wrongfully sentenced to death in Alabama for two murders in 1985, based largely on flawed ballistics testing. His case revealed significant flaws in the justice system, including inadequate defense and unreliable forensic evidence. After nearly 30 years on death row, new ballistic testing proved his innocence, leading to his release in 2015. Hinton's story highlights issues of racial bias, wrongful convictions, and the importance of fair legal processes. His experience sparked national discussions about the death penalty and criminal justice reform.