Oregon AG agrees those wrongly convicted of crimes need faster compensationOregon's compensation process for wrongfully convicted individuals is slow, prompting administrative reforms ahead of legislative hearings.
Wrongly convicted get their day at the Oregon LegilsatureOregon's reforms for compensating wrongly convicted individuals face challenges in implementation.
Oregon AG agrees those wrongly convicted of crimes need faster compensationOregon's compensation process for wrongfully convicted individuals is slow, prompting administrative reforms ahead of legislative hearings.
Wrongly convicted get their day at the Oregon LegilsatureOregon's reforms for compensating wrongly convicted individuals face challenges in implementation.
Ex-Deputy Describes Rampant Violence by Mississippi Goon Squad'Former sheriff's deputy reveals systematic illegal practices by Rankin County sheriffs, involving brutality and wrongful convictions over two decades.
Former Brooklyn district attorney Eugene Gold dies at 100Eugene Gold was a pioneering prosecutor known for his tough stance on crime, wrongful conviction advocacy, and significant contributions to justice and human rights.
JUST IN: Central Park Five Sue Trump For His False and Defamatory' Comments Attacking Them at DebateThe Central Park Five are suing Donald Trump for his enduring comments about their wrongful convictions and continued insistence on their guilt.
MPs to probe miscarriage of justice caseloads after Newsquest revelationsThe Criminal Cases Review Commission faces an unsustainable caseload, raising concerns about the capacity to address wrongful convictions.
New York's One-Man Innocence Project' May Finally Be Cleared HimselfJon-Adrian Velazquez's conviction is on the verge of being overturned, highlighting flaws in the legal system and wrongful convictions from the 1990s.
Marcellus Williams execution draws fresh backlash to death penaltyMissouri's execution of Marcellus Williams has sparked renewed criticism of the death penalty, highlighting concerns of racial injustice and potential wrongful convictions.
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.
Former Brooklyn district attorney Eugene Gold dies at 100Eugene Gold was a pioneering prosecutor known for his tough stance on crime, wrongful conviction advocacy, and significant contributions to justice and human rights.
JUST IN: Central Park Five Sue Trump For His False and Defamatory' Comments Attacking Them at DebateThe Central Park Five are suing Donald Trump for his enduring comments about their wrongful convictions and continued insistence on their guilt.
MPs to probe miscarriage of justice caseloads after Newsquest revelationsThe Criminal Cases Review Commission faces an unsustainable caseload, raising concerns about the capacity to address wrongful convictions.
New York's One-Man Innocence Project' May Finally Be Cleared HimselfJon-Adrian Velazquez's conviction is on the verge of being overturned, highlighting flaws in the legal system and wrongful convictions from the 1990s.
Marcellus Williams execution draws fresh backlash to death penaltyMissouri's execution of Marcellus Williams has sparked renewed criticism of the death penalty, highlighting concerns of racial injustice and potential wrongful convictions.
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.
New York Pays $206 Million to Settle Misconduct Suits, the Most Since 2018New York City's settlements for police misconduct reached $206 million in 2024, the highest since 2018, showing ongoing repercussions of past injustices.
A Missouri prison again has ignored an order to free a wrongfully convicted inmateInmates with overturned convictions in Missouri are being kept in prison due to appeals by the state's attorney general.
New York Pays $206 Million to Settle Misconduct Suits, the Most Since 2018New York City's settlements for police misconduct reached $206 million in 2024, the highest since 2018, showing ongoing repercussions of past injustices.
A Missouri prison again has ignored an order to free a wrongfully convicted inmateInmates with overturned convictions in Missouri are being kept in prison due to appeals by the state's attorney general.
Tonight's TV: Don't miss the exceptional documentary '26.2 to Life'The San Quentin Marathon illustrates a profound method of rehabilitation for lifer inmates.
South Carolina to execute Marion Bowman despite innocence claimsMarion Bowman Jr. maintains his innocence as South Carolina prepares to execute him, sparking discussions on wrongful convictions and systemic bias.
Man in Brazil wrongly charged for 62 crimes after police use flawed photo IDHighlighting the systemic issues in Brazil's police identification procedures that lead to wrongful convictions, particularly impacting Black and poor individuals.
South Carolina to execute Marion Bowman despite innocence claimsMarion Bowman Jr. maintains his innocence as South Carolina prepares to execute him, sparking discussions on wrongful convictions and systemic bias.
Man in Brazil wrongly charged for 62 crimes after police use flawed photo IDHighlighting the systemic issues in Brazil's police identification procedures that lead to wrongful convictions, particularly impacting Black and poor individuals.
Lawmakers seethe after Texas AG blocks testimony in shaken-baby caseTexas lawmakers are facing obstacles in their attempt to hear from death-row prisoner Robert Roberson, amid concerns regarding wrongful execution.
How Committed Is the Supreme Court to Executing Innocent People?The Supreme Court faces a moral dilemma over executing potentially innocent defendants despite objections from state officials.Both Marcellus Williams and Richard Glossip cases highlight flaws in the capital punishment system.
Lawmakers seethe after Texas AG blocks testimony in shaken-baby caseTexas lawmakers are facing obstacles in their attempt to hear from death-row prisoner Robert Roberson, amid concerns regarding wrongful execution.
How Committed Is the Supreme Court to Executing Innocent People?The Supreme Court faces a moral dilemma over executing potentially innocent defendants despite objections from state officials.Both Marcellus Williams and Richard Glossip cases highlight flaws in the capital punishment system.
Post Office scandal in 2024 - part 2: Capture, the prequel | Computer WeeklyThe Capture campaign is gaining momentum, addressing issues similar to the Horizon scandal and seeking justice for affected subpostmasters.
Post Office manager who helped convict sub-postmasters is now handling compensationCaroline Richards, who played a role in wrongfully convicting a sub-postmistress during the Horizon scandal, now handles victims' compensation claims.Post Office minister Kevin Hollinrake has introduced legislation to overturn the wrongful convictions of hundreds of sub-postmasters.
Post Office scandal in 2024 - part 2: Capture, the prequel | Computer WeeklyThe Capture campaign is gaining momentum, addressing issues similar to the Horizon scandal and seeking justice for affected subpostmasters.
Post Office manager who helped convict sub-postmasters is now handling compensationCaroline Richards, who played a role in wrongfully convicting a sub-postmistress during the Horizon scandal, now handles victims' compensation claims.Post Office minister Kevin Hollinrake has introduced legislation to overturn the wrongful convictions of hundreds of sub-postmasters.
Fujitsu boss 'does not know' if Horizon is reliableFujitsu's boss doubts the reliability of the Horizon IT system, impacting sub-postmasters' trust amid ongoing inquiry into wrongful convictions.
Convictions of Post Office Capture system users to be reviewed by statutory body | Computer WeeklyThe CCRC is reassessing cases of potential wrongful convictions linked to the Post Office's Capture software.
Paula Vennells mounts desperate bid to salvage reputation at Post Office inquiryPaula Vennells faces scrutiny and expresses regret over the Post Office scandal.
Fujitsu boss 'does not know' if Horizon is reliableFujitsu's boss doubts the reliability of the Horizon IT system, impacting sub-postmasters' trust amid ongoing inquiry into wrongful convictions.
Convictions of Post Office Capture system users to be reviewed by statutory body | Computer WeeklyThe CCRC is reassessing cases of potential wrongful convictions linked to the Post Office's Capture software.
Paula Vennells mounts desperate bid to salvage reputation at Post Office inquiryPaula Vennells faces scrutiny and expresses regret over the Post Office scandal.
People With Criminal Records React to Trump Verdict: Now You Understand'Democratic leaders using Trump's criminality to demonstrate his unsuitability for office while highlighting issues in legal system.
Genetic Genealogy Can Stop Violent Criminals and Free the Wrongly ConvictedInvestigative genetic genealogy is a powerful tool for exonerating wrongfully convicted individuals, demonstrated by the Bintz brothers' case.
It's legal for police to use deception in interrogations. Advocates want that to endPolice 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.
People With Criminal Records React to Trump Verdict: Now You Understand'Democratic leaders using Trump's criminality to demonstrate his unsuitability for office while highlighting issues in legal system.
Genetic Genealogy Can Stop Violent Criminals and Free the Wrongly ConvictedInvestigative genetic genealogy is a powerful tool for exonerating wrongfully convicted individuals, demonstrated by the Bintz brothers' case.
It's legal for police to use deception in interrogations. Advocates want that to endPolice 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.
Attorney for Central Park Five Vows Sooner or Later, We Are Going to Get Justice' in Defamation Lawsuit Against TrumpTrump 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 PrisonsThe articles highlight wrongful convictions and the systemic failures within the criminal justice systemDefense lawyers act as heroes, often working for free to help the wrongfully convicted
Attorney for Central Park Five Vows Sooner or Later, We Are Going to Get Justice' in Defamation Lawsuit Against TrumpTrump 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 PrisonsThe articles highlight wrongful convictions and the systemic failures within the criminal justice systemDefense lawyers act as heroes, often working for free to help the wrongfully convicted
Oregon fighting most wrongful conviction compensation filingsThe 2022 Oregon Legislature passed a law compensating wrongfully convicted individuals for felony crimes.
End majority jury verdicts to prevent more justice horror', says MalkinsonJury unanimity is crucial to prevent miscarriages of justice, as majority verdicts can lead to wrongful convictions and significant suffering.
Bill to exonerate Post Office managers advancesThe UK government is taking steps to exonerate wrongfully convicted Post Office managers involved in the Horizon IT scandal and compensate them.