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Fujitsu boss 'does not know' if Horizon is reliable

Fujitsu's boss doubts the reliability of the Horizon IT system, impacting sub-postmasters' trust amid ongoing inquiry into wrongful convictions.

It's legal for police to use deception in interrogations. Advocates want that to end

Police deception during interrogations can lead to wrongful convictions, as evidenced by Ted Bradford's case.
Recent laws in several states are attempting to protect juveniles from deceptive interrogation practices.

Review: Two new books raise big concerns about innocent men in U.S. prisons

The criminal justice system often wrongfully convicts innocent individuals, leading to devastating consequences.

Attorney for Central Park Five Vows Sooner or Later, We Are Going to Get Justice' in Defamation Lawsuit Against Trump

Trump has relentlessly pursued the Central Park Five for 35 years despite their proven innocence.
The Central Park Five were wrongfully convicted as teens, suffering years of injustice.

Two New Books Raise Big Concerns About Innocent Men in US Prisons

The articles highlight wrongful convictions and the systemic failures within the criminal justice system
Defense lawyers act as heroes, often working for free to help the wrongfully convicted

JUST IN: Central Park Five Sue Trump For His False and Defamatory' Comments Attacking Them at Debate

The Central Park Five are suing Donald Trump for his enduring comments about their wrongful convictions and continued insistence on their guilt.

Fujitsu boss 'does not know' if Horizon is reliable

Fujitsu's boss doubts the reliability of the Horizon IT system, impacting sub-postmasters' trust amid ongoing inquiry into wrongful convictions.

It's legal for police to use deception in interrogations. Advocates want that to end

Police deception during interrogations can lead to wrongful convictions, as evidenced by Ted Bradford's case.
Recent laws in several states are attempting to protect juveniles from deceptive interrogation practices.

Review: Two new books raise big concerns about innocent men in U.S. prisons

The criminal justice system often wrongfully convicts innocent individuals, leading to devastating consequences.

Attorney for Central Park Five Vows Sooner or Later, We Are Going to Get Justice' in Defamation Lawsuit Against Trump

Trump has relentlessly pursued the Central Park Five for 35 years despite their proven innocence.
The Central Park Five were wrongfully convicted as teens, suffering years of injustice.

Two New Books Raise Big Concerns About Innocent Men in US Prisons

The articles highlight wrongful convictions and the systemic failures within the criminal justice system
Defense lawyers act as heroes, often working for free to help the wrongfully convicted

JUST IN: Central Park Five Sue Trump For His False and Defamatory' Comments Attacking Them at Debate

The Central Park Five are suing Donald Trump for his enduring comments about their wrongful convictions and continued insistence on their guilt.
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Bad Science and Bad Statistics in the Courtroom Convict Innocent People

Misleading forensic evidence and expert testimony have contributed to wrongful convictions, with 44 cases affected in 2022 alone.
Scientific evidence is highly valued by juries, who may lack the expertise to correctly interpret or question it.
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Afternoon Briefing: Burger King testimony nearly complete in ex-Ald. Ed Burke trial

Former executive testifies about Ald. Edward Burke's alleged demand for donations
Cook County state's attorney's office replaces head prosecutor for wrongful convictions review

Cook County state's attorney's office replaces head of unit that reviews possible wrongful convictions, rebrands effort

The Cook County State's Attorney's Office has replaced the prosecutor heading its unit that reviews potential wrongful convictions and rebranded the effort.
Assistant State's Attorney Nancy Adduci, who previously led the unit, will remain as a deputy and was replaced by Michelle Mbekeani.

Afternoon Briefing: Burger King testimony nearly complete in ex-Ald. Ed Burke trial

Former executive testifies about Ald. Edward Burke's alleged demand for donations
Cook County state's attorney's office replaces head prosecutor for wrongful convictions review

Cook County state's attorney's office replaces head of unit that reviews possible wrongful convictions, rebrands effort

The Cook County State's Attorney's Office has replaced the prosecutor heading its unit that reviews potential wrongful convictions and rebranded the effort.
Assistant State's Attorney Nancy Adduci, who previously led the unit, will remain as a deputy and was replaced by Michelle Mbekeani.
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State's Attorney Kim Foxx asked to investigate convictions tied to former CPD detective

Family members are calling for an investigation into alleged misconduct by a former Chicago Police detective and the overturning of wrongful convictions.
The detective, Sgt. Brian Forberg, has been accused of pressuring witnesses into false testimony.

On a Single Day, Two Men Are Cleared in Decades-Old Manhattan Murders

Two men convicted of unrelated murders in New York City have been exonerated after decades in prison.
The exonerations highlight ongoing issues of wrongful convictions and police corruption.
Since 1989, at least 115 murder convictions in New York City have been overturned.

An Ex-Detective's Overturned Murder Cases Have Cost New York $110 Million

Louis N. Scarcella, a New York City police detective, has cost taxpayers $110 million in settlements to people whose convictions were overturned after spending time in prison.
Scarcella's cases represent about 15 percent of the nearly $500 million the city spent on reversed convictions between 2014 and 2022.
While many police officers in New York City history have made excessive amounts of overtime, Scarcella is the first to cost over $100 million for misconduct.

State's Attorney Kim Foxx asked to investigate convictions tied to former CPD detective

Family members are calling for an investigation into alleged misconduct by a former Chicago Police detective and the overturning of wrongful convictions.
The detective, Sgt. Brian Forberg, has been accused of pressuring witnesses into false testimony.

On a Single Day, Two Men Are Cleared in Decades-Old Manhattan Murders

Two men convicted of unrelated murders in New York City have been exonerated after decades in prison.
The exonerations highlight ongoing issues of wrongful convictions and police corruption.
Since 1989, at least 115 murder convictions in New York City have been overturned.

An Ex-Detective's Overturned Murder Cases Have Cost New York $110 Million

Louis N. Scarcella, a New York City police detective, has cost taxpayers $110 million in settlements to people whose convictions were overturned after spending time in prison.
Scarcella's cases represent about 15 percent of the nearly $500 million the city spent on reversed convictions between 2014 and 2022.
While many police officers in New York City history have made excessive amounts of overtime, Scarcella is the first to cost over $100 million for misconduct.
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