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FALL CLASSES START SEPTEMBER 2 — Registration & drop/add available through September 15

Law And Disorder (G504)

G – History

Lewes (Trinity Faith Education Building) | October 16, 2025-November 13, 2025

Thursday: 10:45 AM-12:00 PM

This is a hybrid course. One section meets on site at the location listed; and one section meets online only.

From the crime to exoneration, we investigate a half dozen compelling cases of wrongful murder convictions and, perhaps, wrongful acquittal. These include cases referred to as the Norfolk Four, The Cadaver King, Just Mercy, Casey Anthony and others. Class examines how factors such as police misconduct, flawed testimony, ‘fake’ science and the presumption of guilty until proven innocent resulted in wrongful convictions, and it includes lectures, videos, music and lively discussion.

This offering meets for a total of 5 session(s).

INSTRUCTOR: Susan McFarlane

McFARLANE, SUSAN — B.A., sociology, history, research, University of Delaware; master coursework, legal policy, California University of Pennsylvania. Retired Medicare fair hearing officer. (G504)

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