In a major ruling, Texas district judge Arturo Nelson determined that Melissa Lucio, sentenced to death for her daughter’s death, is actually innocent and deserves her conviction overturned.
Judge Nelson's recent opinion emphasizes that the evidence used to convict Lucio was flawed, stating that the prosecution relied on false testimony and suppressed favorable evidence.
The court's findings were bolstered by new scientific evidence unavailable during Lucio's trial, demonstrating that her daughter likely died from accidental injuries, not abuse.
Vanessa Potkin, a lawyer for Lucio, highlighted the significance of the ruling, noting the importance of reconsidering cases with suppressed evidence and wrongful convictions as part of justice.
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