Ronald Cotton

Ronald Cotton is an American man who was wrongly convicted of a crime he did not commit—specifically, a 1984 rape and burglary. Despite maintaining his innocence, he spent over 10 years in prison before DNA evidence proved his innocence and led to his release. His case highlights issues with wrongful convictions and the importance of forensic evidence in the justice system. Cotton has since become an advocate for criminal justice reform and works to raise awareness about wrongful convictions and the flaws that can lead to innocent people being imprisoned.