miscarriage of justice
noun
: an outcome in a judicial proceeding that is unjust
especially
: an error made in a court of law that results in an innocent person being punished or a guilty person being free
His conviction was a miscarriage of justice.
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The result is a devastating miscarriage of justice.
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Christina Coulter, People.com, 18 June 2025
The trio’s first major collaboration is Twin, a feature-length documentary based on the true story of two Chicago brothers and an incredible miscarriage of justice.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 18 June 2025
This breathtakingly ambitious show tells the story of the 1913 trial of Leo Frank, a gross miscarriage of justice that culminated in his antisemitic lynching.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
Since then, Democrat after Democrat has offered their backing to Padilla, calling the incident a grave miscarriage of justice and signaling an effort to take on President Trump and his administration.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 13 June 2025
Trouble is, the sheriff responsible for the miscarriage of justice is gone and his replacement — Gabriel Dove (Pierce Brosnan) — seems like a decent fella who’s trying to keep townsfolk from killing each other.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 12 June 2025
His supporters say Trump's moves are remedying miscarriages of justice.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
Kim Dickens’ character is also involved in a serious miscarriage of justice against a Black man.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 30 May 2025
Just last month, Durk’s family issued a statement about the legal battle, describing it as a miscarriage of justice.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 21 May 2025
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Christina Coulter, People.com, 18 June 2025
The trio’s first major collaboration is Twin, a feature-length documentary based on the true story of two Chicago brothers and an incredible miscarriage of justice.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 18 June 2025
This breathtakingly ambitious show tells the story of the 1913 trial of Leo Frank, a gross miscarriage of justice that culminated in his antisemitic lynching.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
Since then, Democrat after Democrat has offered their backing to Padilla, calling the incident a grave miscarriage of justice and signaling an effort to take on President Trump and his administration.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 13 June 2025
Trouble is, the sheriff responsible for the miscarriage of justice is gone and his replacement — Gabriel Dove (Pierce Brosnan) — seems like a decent fella who’s trying to keep townsfolk from killing each other.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 12 June 2025
His supporters say Trump's moves are remedying miscarriages of justice.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
Kim Dickens’ character is also involved in a serious miscarriage of justice against a Black man.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 30 May 2025
Just last month, Durk’s family issued a statement about the legal battle, describing it as a miscarriage of justice.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 21 May 2025
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“Miscarriage of justice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miscarriage%20of%20justice. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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