A recently fired Florida sheriff’s deputy was arrested for planting false evidence in cars he had pulled over. Some 120 convicted persons were … [Read more...]
Death sentence overturned due to unreliable witness testimony
Prosecution witness recants identification of defendant as the assailant The death sentence has been overturned for a former deputy sheriff because … [Read more...]
Innocent man exonerated after spending 45 years in prison
A Michigan man became the longest-serving inmate to be cleared of a crime after serving 45 years for a murder he did not commit. The state awarded … [Read more...]
Utah professor claims wrongful convictions are minimal in our society
A professor educating future attorneys claims wrongful convictions are quite minimal in our justice system. Viewing the likelihood of wrongful … [Read more...]
People who have been convicted of a crime may apply for a commutation
People who have been convicted of a crime and are currently serving their sentence in California may apply for a commutation (reduction of sentence). … [Read more...]
Victim of sexual predator granted clemency for his murder
A woman convicted of murdering a sex predator while she was 16 years old has been granted clemency in what is described as a major victory for … [Read more...]