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The Plea

Nearly 95 percent of all cases resulting in felony convictions never reach a jury. They are settled through plea bargains in which a defendant agrees to plead guilty in exchange for a reduced sentence. But what are the implications of a system that relies on pleas to expedite justice?
Aired: Jun 17, 2004 Genre: Documentary News TalkCasts: Will LymanCreated By: David FanningDuration: 55m Rating: 0 Country: United States of America Production: GBH, FRONTLINE