False Confessions

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It is VERY scary! I was thinking just recently about Gerry Conlon of the Guildford 4. I've read the book 'In the Name of the Father' a few times over the years and seen the film. He gave his false confession after hours and hours of physical abuse and threats, until they finally threatened to kill his father. When pressed for the names of who was involved in the bombing, Gerry and his friend deliberately gave the names of people that they knew were definitely NOT connected to the IRA. They thought the case would be laughed out of court, but how wrong they were. Several members of Gerry's family, including his father, auntie and cousin were arrested and convicted also with no evidence!! All because the police were under pressure to solve the crime and get convictions! Very disturbing.

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