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Social justice
fromPortlandTribune.com
2 months ago

Oregon AG agrees those wrongly convicted of crimes need faster compensation

Oregon's compensation process for wrongfully convicted individuals is slow, prompting administrative reforms ahead of legislative hearings.
NYC politics
fromCentral Current
2 weeks ago

Who Do Prosecutors Blame for Wrongful Convictions? Apparently Not Themselves.

Systemic official misconduct is a leading cause of wrongful convictions in New York.
Conviction Integrity Units in New York fail to effectively address wrongful convictions.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 months ago

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.
Miscellaneous
fromNews 12 - Default
6 months ago

Brooklyn DA's Conviction Review Unit fights to right past wrongs

Brooklyn's Conviction Review Unit works to overturn wrongful convictions through careful review of past cases, showing the system's flaws and dedication to justice.
fromWashington Post
4 months ago
US news

Man exonerated of one murder pleads guilty to another

Shaurn Thomas, exonerated in 2017, pleaded guilty to another murder, exposing challenges of reintegration after wrongful imprisonment.
Social justice
fromPortlandTribune.com
2 months ago

Oregon AG agrees those wrongly convicted of crimes need faster compensation

Oregon's compensation process for wrongfully convicted individuals is slow, prompting administrative reforms ahead of legislative hearings.
NYC politics
fromCentral Current
2 weeks ago

Who Do Prosecutors Blame for Wrongful Convictions? Apparently Not Themselves.

Systemic official misconduct is a leading cause of wrongful convictions in New York.
Conviction Integrity Units in New York fail to effectively address wrongful convictions.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 months ago

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.
Miscellaneous
fromNews 12 - Default
6 months ago

Brooklyn DA's Conviction Review Unit fights to right past wrongs

Brooklyn's Conviction Review Unit works to overturn wrongful convictions through careful review of past cases, showing the system's flaws and dedication to justice.
fromWashington Post
4 months ago
US news

Man exonerated of one murder pleads guilty to another

Shaurn Thomas, exonerated in 2017, pleaded guilty to another murder, exposing challenges of reintegration after wrongful imprisonment.
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#compensation
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago
UK politics

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.
fromTheregister
11 months ago
EU data protection

Bill to exonerate Post Office managers advances

The UK government is taking steps to exonerate wrongfully convicted Post Office managers involved in the Horizon IT scandal and compensate them.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago
UK politics

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.
fromTheregister
11 months ago
EU data protection

Bill to exonerate Post Office managers advances

The UK government is taking steps to exonerate wrongfully convicted Post Office managers involved in the Horizon IT scandal and compensate them.
more#compensation
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Social justice

Man in Brazil wrongly charged for 62 crimes after police use flawed photo ID

Highlighting the systemic issues in Brazil's police identification procedures that lead to wrongful convictions, particularly impacting Black and poor individuals.
US news
fromWashington Post
4 months ago

Lawmakers seethe after Texas AG blocks testimony in shaken-baby case

Texas lawmakers are facing obstacles in their attempt to hear from death-row prisoner Robert Roberson, amid concerns regarding wrongful execution.
#criminal-justice-reform
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
5 months ago

Genetic Genealogy Can Stop Violent Criminals and Free the Wrongly Convicted

Investigative genetic genealogy is a powerful tool for exonerating wrongfully convicted individuals, demonstrated by the Bintz brothers' case.
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago
US news

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.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
5 months ago

Genetic Genealogy Can Stop Violent Criminals and Free the Wrongly Convicted

Investigative genetic genealogy is a powerful tool for exonerating wrongfully convicted individuals, demonstrated by the Bintz brothers' case.
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago
US news

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.
more#criminal-justice-reform
#justice
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 months ago

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.
fromKqed
6 months ago
Social justice

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
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 months ago

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.
fromKqed
6 months ago
Social justice

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
more#justice
fromwww.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
New York City

Paula Vennells mounts desperate bid to salvage reputation at Post Office inquiry

Paula Vennells faces scrutiny and expresses regret over the Post Office scandal.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago
Social justice

End majority jury verdicts to prevent more justice horror', says Malkinson

Jury unanimity is crucial to prevent miscarriages of justice, as majority verdicts can lead to wrongful convictions and significant suffering.
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