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.
Parole Denied for Native American Activist Convicted in 1975 KillingsLeonard Peltier denied parole after nearly 50 years despite claims of unfair trial and unjust conviction.