Midwest River Justice?
In 1993, amidst the devastating floods that ravaged the Midwest, James Scott, a 24-year-old resident of Quincy, Illinois, was convicted under a highly questionable application of Missouri's "causing a catastrophe" law. Accused of intentionally breaching the West Quincy levee, a charge he vehemently denies, James was scapegoated by local authorities seeking a quick resolution in the face of widespread disaster. Despite no fatalities directly resulting from the levee breach, James received a life sentence, becoming the sole person in Missouri history convicted under this law.
Help us fight for James's freedom and expose this injustice.
This VICE documentary featuring journalist Adam Pitluk, author of "Damned to Eternity," delves into the deeply troubling circumstances surrounding James's conviction, revealing potential tunnel vision and a rush to judgment that demands a second look.
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