Brooklyn Man's Murder Conviction OverturnedBrooklyn man's murder conviction vacated after re-evaluation reveals unreliable eyewitness testimony and inadequate police investigation.
City Approves $7 Million Settlement for Exonerated Former Death Row InmateGlynn Simmons settled for $7.15 million after being wrongfully imprisoned for 48 years, highlighting police misconduct and the pursuit of justice.
Massachusetts man who spent decades in prison for a murder he didn't commit is awarded $13 millionMichael Sullivan was exonerated after nearly 30 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, emphasizing the emotional and physical toll of wrongful convictions.
East Flatbush man's 1986 murder conviction overturned following review by DA's office * Brooklyn PaperKeith Roberts' wrongful conviction was overturned after a reinvestigation revealed flaws in testimony and police procedures.
Man's murder conviction to be vacated after accuser implicated in crimeThe Brooklyn DA moved to vacate Keith Roberts' murder conviction after a CRU investigation indicated he was likely innocent.
Exonerated man reaches $7 million settlement after 48 years in prisonGlynn Simmons was exonerated in 2023 after nearly 50 years in prison, and has reached a $7.2 million settlement against Edmond, Oklahoma.
Brooklyn Man's Murder Conviction OverturnedBrooklyn man's murder conviction vacated after re-evaluation reveals unreliable eyewitness testimony and inadequate police investigation.
City Approves $7 Million Settlement for Exonerated Former Death Row InmateGlynn Simmons settled for $7.15 million after being wrongfully imprisoned for 48 years, highlighting police misconduct and the pursuit of justice.
Massachusetts man who spent decades in prison for a murder he didn't commit is awarded $13 millionMichael Sullivan was exonerated after nearly 30 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, emphasizing the emotional and physical toll of wrongful convictions.
East Flatbush man's 1986 murder conviction overturned following review by DA's office * Brooklyn PaperKeith Roberts' wrongful conviction was overturned after a reinvestigation revealed flaws in testimony and police procedures.
Man's murder conviction to be vacated after accuser implicated in crimeThe Brooklyn DA moved to vacate Keith Roberts' murder conviction after a CRU investigation indicated he was likely innocent.
Exonerated man reaches $7 million settlement after 48 years in prisonGlynn Simmons was exonerated in 2023 after nearly 50 years in prison, and has reached a $7.2 million settlement against Edmond, Oklahoma.
East Bay caretaker was accused of pimping and raping dependent woman. Then the paternity test came backDNA evidence exonerated a caretaker accused of rape after he was falsely implicated based on the claims of a woman with mental health issues.
Hawaii Man Wrongfully Convicted of Murder Is Freed After 30 YearsGordon Cordeiro was exonerated after 30 years due to new DNA evidence proving his innocence.
Judge vacates Manhattan murder conviction after 26 yearsJon-Adrian JJ Velazquez was exonerated after 23 years in prison due to advancements in DNA forensics.
East Bay caretaker was accused of pimping and raping dependent woman. Then the paternity test came backDNA evidence exonerated a caretaker accused of rape after he was falsely implicated based on the claims of a woman with mental health issues.
Hawaii Man Wrongfully Convicted of Murder Is Freed After 30 YearsGordon Cordeiro was exonerated after 30 years due to new DNA evidence proving his innocence.
Judge vacates Manhattan murder conviction after 26 yearsJon-Adrian JJ Velazquez was exonerated after 23 years in prison due to advancements in DNA forensics.
Brussels human rights NGO welcomes Gabriel Popoviciu's court winGabriel Popoviciu was fully exonerated by Romania's High Court after nearly 19 years of legal battles, highlighting serious judicial impartiality concerns.
Central Park Five Sues Trump for Defamatory' Remarks Made at Presidential DebateThe Central Park Five have filed a defamation lawsuit against Donald Trump for false statements made during a debate.
Final chapter of the special counsel's Jan. 6 case against Trump is now public. Here's what to knowSmith's report emphasizes that Trump's claim of exoneration is false, indicating the complex judicial and political ramifications of prosecuting a former president.
The Central Park 5 are exonerated. Trump doesn't seem to think soDonald Trump continues to assert that the Central Park Five were guilty despite their exoneration, reflecting persistent racial tensions and biases.
Trump Seeks Dismissal of Central Park Five Defamation LawsuitTrump petitions to dismiss a defamation lawsuit from the Central Park Five, claiming First Amendment protections for his statements.
Chabria: Exonerated Five remind us Trump has never cared about justiceThe Central Park Five case illustrates systemic racism in the criminal justice system, compounded by Trump's refusal to acknowledge their innocence despite conclusive evidence.
Central Park Five Sues Trump for Defamatory' Remarks Made at Presidential DebateThe Central Park Five have filed a defamation lawsuit against Donald Trump for false statements made during a debate.
Final chapter of the special counsel's Jan. 6 case against Trump is now public. Here's what to knowSmith's report emphasizes that Trump's claim of exoneration is false, indicating the complex judicial and political ramifications of prosecuting a former president.
The Central Park 5 are exonerated. Trump doesn't seem to think soDonald Trump continues to assert that the Central Park Five were guilty despite their exoneration, reflecting persistent racial tensions and biases.
Trump Seeks Dismissal of Central Park Five Defamation LawsuitTrump petitions to dismiss a defamation lawsuit from the Central Park Five, claiming First Amendment protections for his statements.
Chabria: Exonerated Five remind us Trump has never cared about justiceThe Central Park Five case illustrates systemic racism in the criminal justice system, compounded by Trump's refusal to acknowledge their innocence despite conclusive evidence.
Brooklyn DA's Conviction Review Unit fights to right past wrongsBrooklyn's Conviction Review Unit works to overturn wrongful convictions through careful review of past cases, showing the system's flaws and dedication to justice.
Criminal Law Professors Help Exonerate Falsely Convicted ManCheryl Wattley's work in exonerating a falsely convicted man exemplifies the critical intersection of law education and social justice advocacy.
"Central Park Five" Sues Donald Trump For Defamation Over Remarks Made At September Presidential DebateThe five men wrongfully convicted in the Central Park case are suing Donald Trump for defamation over his false statements during a presidential debate.
Man exonerated of one murder pleads guilty to anotherShaurn Thomas, exonerated in 2017, pleaded guilty to another murder, exposing challenges of reintegration after wrongful imprisonment.
Witness who failed to attend murder trial sues law professor cleared of murderDiarmuid Phelan, though exonerated from murder charges, is still dealing with ongoing personal injury cases.
Brooklyn DA's Conviction Review Unit fights to right past wrongsBrooklyn's Conviction Review Unit works to overturn wrongful convictions through careful review of past cases, showing the system's flaws and dedication to justice.
Criminal Law Professors Help Exonerate Falsely Convicted ManCheryl Wattley's work in exonerating a falsely convicted man exemplifies the critical intersection of law education and social justice advocacy.
"Central Park Five" Sues Donald Trump For Defamation Over Remarks Made At September Presidential DebateThe five men wrongfully convicted in the Central Park case are suing Donald Trump for defamation over his false statements during a presidential debate.
Man exonerated of one murder pleads guilty to anotherShaurn Thomas, exonerated in 2017, pleaded guilty to another murder, exposing challenges of reintegration after wrongful imprisonment.
Witness who failed to attend murder trial sues law professor cleared of murderDiarmuid Phelan, though exonerated from murder charges, is still dealing with ongoing personal injury cases.
Trump sued by Central Park Five for defamation over claims made during Harris debateDonald Trump faces a defamation lawsuit from the Central Park Five over false claims made during a debate about their convictions.
Central Park 5 Sue Trump Over Debate Comments Wrongly Calling Them GuiltyFive men formerly known as the 'Central Park Five' sued Trump for falsely asserting their guilt, causing emotional distress and reputational damage.
Members Of 'Central Park Five' Slam Donald Trump At DNCThe Exonerated Five criticized Trump for his role in their wrongful conviction and urged political engagement among the audience.
Trump sued by Central Park Five for defamation over claims made during Harris debateDonald Trump faces a defamation lawsuit from the Central Park Five over false claims made during a debate about their convictions.
Central Park 5 Sue Trump Over Debate Comments Wrongly Calling Them GuiltyFive men formerly known as the 'Central Park Five' sued Trump for falsely asserting their guilt, causing emotional distress and reputational damage.
Members Of 'Central Park Five' Slam Donald Trump At DNCThe Exonerated Five criticized Trump for his role in their wrongful conviction and urged political engagement among the audience.
True crime drama at Supreme Court pits Oklahoma against its top criminal courtRichard Glossip's potential exoneration highlights issues of prosecutorial misconduct and calls into question the integrity of death penalty cases.
Convicted Long Island killer John Bittrolff calls on DA to review case after Rex Heuermann charged in 'eerily similar' killingJohn Bittrolff seeks exoneration after similarities found between his case and recent charges against Rex Heuermann for a 1993 murder.
Court clears man with severe learning difficulties of 1990 London murderOliver Campbell's exoneration highlights the longstanding issues of police interrogation tactics and the need for a more nuanced understanding of cognitive disabilities in legal contexts.
Family of Ethel Rosenberg say US document proves she was no Soviet spyThe family of Ethel Rosenberg seeks formal exoneration for her after new revelations suggest she was not a spy.
Robert L. Allen, Who Shed Light on a Navy Yard Blast and Trial, Dies at 82Robert L. Allen played a crucial role in telling the story and seeking justice for 50 Black sailors convicted of mutiny during World War II, who were later exonerated.
Families look back on legacy of Port Chicago and the fight for exoneration at Concord commemorationThe Navy recently exonerated all men involved in the Port Chicago disaster, highlighting the injustice faced by Black sailors during World War II.
Families look back on the legacy of Port Chicago and the victorious fight for exoneration at Concord commemorationThe Navy fully exonerated all men involved in the Port Chicago disaster on its 80th anniversary.
Robert L. Allen, Who Shed Light on a Navy Yard Blast and Trial, Dies at 82Robert L. Allen played a crucial role in telling the story and seeking justice for 50 Black sailors convicted of mutiny during World War II, who were later exonerated.
Families look back on legacy of Port Chicago and the fight for exoneration at Concord commemorationThe Navy recently exonerated all men involved in the Port Chicago disaster, highlighting the injustice faced by Black sailors during World War II.
Families look back on the legacy of Port Chicago and the victorious fight for exoneration at Concord commemorationThe Navy fully exonerated all men involved in the Port Chicago disaster on its 80th anniversary.
Navy exonerates Black sailors punished after 1944 Port Chicago explosionOver 250 Black sailors exonerated by the Navy for refusing unsafe work after Port Chicago explosion in 1944.
Navy Exonerates Black Sailors Unfairly Convicted After World War II DisasterThe Port Chicago explosion in 1944 led to the unjust conviction of 258 Black sailors, known as the Port Chicago 50, which later contributed to the civil rights movement.
Exonerated: Bay Area leaders react after Navy clears Black sailors convicted in World War II Port Chicago explosionBlack sailors charged with mutiny in 1944 Port Chicago explosion exonerated after 80 years, addressing historic injustice and segregation issues.
Navy exonerates Black sailors punished after 1944 Port Chicago explosionOver 250 Black sailors exonerated by the Navy for refusing unsafe work after Port Chicago explosion in 1944.
Navy Exonerates Black Sailors Unfairly Convicted After World War II DisasterThe Port Chicago explosion in 1944 led to the unjust conviction of 258 Black sailors, known as the Port Chicago 50, which later contributed to the civil rights movement.
Exonerated: Bay Area leaders react after Navy clears Black sailors convicted in World War II Port Chicago explosionBlack sailors charged with mutiny in 1944 Port Chicago explosion exonerated after 80 years, addressing historic injustice and segregation issues.