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…
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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…
Researchers from NCIP’s Veritas Initiative found 91 cases of misconduct in Texas from 2004-2008 but no prosecutors were publicly disciplined. Read more here
Independent investigator, Henry F. Schuelke III, says that the six prosecutors involved in the corruption cases against former Senator Ted Stevens committed intentional misconduct when they failed to disclose evidence that would have seriously damaged the credibility of the government’s…
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
Dennis Riordan, Donald Horgan, John Philipsborn and Michael Burt. These attorneys were amazing in their representation of the West Memphis Three on their appeals from convictions for crimes they did not commit. More at www.justiceforalldinner.com.
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/
Today, Massachusetts became the 49th state to approve post-conviction DNA testing aimed at correcting wrongful convictions. The legislation was unanimously approved by the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Oklahoma is now the lone holdout. www.wwlp.com/dpp/news/politics/state_politics/house-aproves-dna-bill
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.
