Clarence Adams (criminal)

Clarence Adams (born August 2, 1958) is an American convicted drug trafficker from Detroit, Michigan, who gained notoriety for his claims of torture and coerced confession in a French prison.

Adams was arrested in France in 1992 and accused of being part of a heroin smuggling ring. He maintained his innocence, alleging that he was framed and that French authorities tortured him into confessing. He was convicted and sentenced to ten years in prison.

During his imprisonment, Adams garnered international attention due to the extensive media coverage of his case, especially in the United States. His supporters, including family members and advocacy groups, argued that his confession was unreliable and that he was a victim of a corrupt justice system. They campaigned for his release, highlighting alleged inconsistencies in the evidence and irregularities in the investigation.

Following his release from prison in 1999, Adams returned to the United States. He continued to fight to clear his name and sought compensation for what he claimed was wrongful imprisonment. His case raised questions about international law enforcement practices and the treatment of foreign nationals in foreign legal systems.

The case remains a subject of debate, with some believing in Adams's innocence and others maintaining the validity of the French legal process that convicted him.