Wrongful Conviction in Sexual Assault

Gethin Rees, Wrongful Conviction Law Review, Vol 2 no 3 I found a well-evidenced, fascinating and important book

Russell D. Covey, Georgia State University College of Law, Rutgers ...he convincingly illustrates the underappreciated dangers to innocent persons that our current approach to the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault crimes all-too-often triggers. Johnson's findings deserve the attention of scholars of both sexual assault and wrongful convictions, as well as legal reformers.

K. Evans, CHOICE A fascinating and disturbing account of sexual assault convictions ... The book is a difficult but necessary read.

Anthony F. Tasso, NJ Psychologist The value of Wrongful Conviction is extensive, with a clear utility for assessment, clinical work, and research addressing pretrial and trial evaluations, postconviction appeals and public policy ... Wrongful Conviction is an excellent consolidation of Johnson's robust body of previous work along with his demonstrated record of legislative success to provide a book easily comprehended and soundly applied.

This book provides an important contribution to existing wrongful conviction literature by providing an insightful and comprehensive analysis of cases of sexual assault, rape, and child sexual abuse where innocent suspects have been convicted of crimes they did not commit. The risks of wrongful conviction which are unique to sexual offenses are specifically addressed. It is a must read."

- Robert J. Ramsey, PhD, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, Indiana University


William T. Hoston, PhD, Associate Dean and Professor of Political Science, Prairie View A&M University Wrongful Conviction in Sexual Assault is an important read. As the global world attempts to address racial justice, such an in-depth book that discusses the multi-dimensions of wrongful criminal convictions contributes to this progress. Johnson provides a thorough and rigorous analysis, which lends to building new models of addressing the inherent flaws that lead to disparate treatment within the criminal justice system."



Dr. Marina Sorochinski, Investigative Psychologist, Professor of Criminal Justice, St. John's University, NY Wrongful Conviction in Sexual Assault unravels the unique legal and social context, the biases, challenges, and misconceptions that surround sexual crimes, both in the public eye and in investigative and legal practices, and that make it particularly prone to wrongful arrests and convictions. A thorough analysis of the current issues, research, and justice reform needs. A must read for social scientists and criminal justice professionals alike."



Jeffrey Deskovic, MA, JD; Founder-The Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation for Justice; Advisory Board Member- It Could Happen To You; Global Advisory Council- Restorative Justice International As a leading advocate and exoneree, I know firsthand the stigma and obstacles faced by those wrongfully convic...

Matthew Barry Johnson is an Associate Professor of Psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY. In addition to teaching, research, and expert witness work, Professor Johnson served on the ABA Task Force on Mental Disability and the Death Penalty, as well as the Executive Committee of New Jerseyans for Alternatives to the Death Penalty - the lead organization in the successful campaign that abolished the New Jersey death penalty in 2007. He also has appeared on broadcast media outlets discussing wrongful conviction and false confessions.

Introduction and Overview Chapter One: The Modern Politics of Sexual Assault Prosecution Chapter Two: Rape and Wrongful Conviction Chapter Three: Race and Rape Prosecution in U.S. History Chapter Four: Serial Rapists and Wrongful Conviction Chapter Five: Child Sexual Abuse Hysteria Chapter Six: Processes, Models, and Concepts in Wrongful Conviction Chapter Seven: Prospective and Future Directions Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D