Frank O’Connell, incarcerated the last 27 years for a murder he always maintained he didn’t commit, will likely be released from prison after a judge granted him bail last Friday. O’Connell, 54, a former Glendora High School football star, always…
James Bain, 56, is celebrating a new chapter in his life – fatherhood. Bain spent 35 years in prison in Florida for a kidnapping and rape he didn’t commit. For years he requested DNA testing to prove his innocence and…
Shakara Robertson, Marcus Smith and Darryl Washington were exonerated on Friday after a judge declared them actually innocent. The three Dallas men had been convicted of a purse snatching in 1994 on the basis of eyewitness identification which turned out…
Look what NCIP exoneree Franky Carrillo is up to, one year after his exoneration. We’re so proud of you Franky! Shown in this video with Attorney Ellen Eggers, who was instrumental in his exoneration. www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/on-air/as-seen-on/Franky-Carrillos-Fight-for-Freedom/141850973
Virginia federal judge throws out capital murder conviction due to prosecutorial misconduct. For more information click on the link below: www.veritasinitiative.org/news/virginia-federal-judge-throws-out-capital-murder-conviction-due-to-prosecutorial-misconduct/
We are so excited to announce that exoneree Obie Anthony III will be the recipient of NCIP’s 2012 Freedom Award, for his extraordinary strength, courage and faith. Visit www.justiceforalldinner.com for sponsorship and ticket information.
This opinion piece by Conrad Black appeared recently on the Huffington Post. Black cited the cases of Michael Morton, John Thompson and Ted Stevens to highlight the problem of prosecutorial misconduct. www.huffingtonpost.com/conrad-black/supreme-court-michael-morton_b_1189021.html
Save the Date! NCIP’s 5th Annual Justice for All Awards Dinner is on March 22, 2012. It is NCIP’s primary means of raising funds to continue its programs, and showcases the inspiring stories of innocent prisoners who fought to regain…
Washington set to review new wrongful conviction compensation law: A new bill in the Washington state legislature would give exonerated defendants $50,000 per year of wrongful incarceration, with additional compensation for death row and sex crime exonerees. By comparison, California…
