Angel Gonzalez

In 1995, 20-year-old Angel Gonzalez was falsely accused of a violent kidnapping and sexual assault. No physical evidence ever tied him to the crime and he had four alibi witnesses who attested to his innocence. After hours of interrogation, Angel signed a “confession” written by police in English, though he read and spoke only Spanish. Angel endured 21 years in prison until DNA testing conclusively proved his innocence.