Texas Defender Service Report Reveals Flaws in State’s Junk Science Law, Ineffective Relief Measures
By Alessandra Jimena Soberanes AUSTIN, TX — A recent report from the Texas Defender Service (TDS) highlights…
After Filing by Missouri AG, Court Maintains Death Penalty for Marcellus Williams Despite Evidence, Charges Innocence Project
By Kaylynn Chang ST LOUIS, MO — Missouri’s Attorney General Andrew Bailey submitted a writ of prohibition…
COURT WATCH: Gonzalez Case Goes to Closing as Directed Verdict Considered but Rejected by Judge
By Kristin Trent WOODLAND, CA – The courtroom was in a state of resolve Monday afternoon, hearing…
COURT WATCH: Justin Gonzalez Retrial/Wednesday A.M. – DOJ Criminalist Confirms ‘Strong Support of Exclusion’ of Victim’s DNA on Accused’s Shirt
By Avery Redula, Nico Ludwig-Stock and Annie Rudolph WOODLAND, CA – The re-trial of Justin Gonzalez proceeded…
Commentary: DA Doubles Down on Imploding Case
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – One thing I have learned in my nearly…
COURT WATCH: New DNA Evidence Sparks Opening Arguments at Beginning of Retrial in Woodland Murder Case
By Sofia Hosseinzadeh, Gabriel Johnson and Madison Whittemore WOODLAND, CA – Opening arguments in the retrial of…
Missouri Death Row Prisoner Files Lawsuit against Gov. Mike Parson for Disbanding Board of Inquiry Investigating Man’s Innocence
By Cheyenne Galloway JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Death row inmate Marcellus Williams filed a civil lawsuit against…
Midwest Innocence Project Claims DNA Evidence Proves Man’s Innocence of First Degree Murder of Reporter 24 Years Ago
By Isabella Walker ST. LOUIS, MO – New DNA evidence proves Marcellus Williams did not commit the…
Buffalo Man May Have Had 10 Years of Life ‘Stolen’ Because of Prosecutorial Misconduct, Editorial Board Charges
By The Vanguard BUFFALO, NY – “Not simply that the criminal justice system might have sent yet…
New York Man Who Spent Nearly 40 Years in Prison Maintaining Innocence Files New Motion Alleging Police Fabricated Murder Weapon Evidence
By Michael Apfel & Ivan Villegas NYACK, NY – Amer Zada, a man who served decades in…
Looking Back: Innocence Commissions Needed to Correct Wrongful Convictions
By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
Defense Attorney Opposes Prosecution’s Motion to Obtain Accused’s DNA – Despite Argument, Judge Allows It
By Ivan Villegas WOODLAND, CA – The defense here in Yolo County Superior Court late last week…
Looking Back: Should Those Who File False Allegations Be Charged with Perjury?
By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
SF Police Will No Longer Use Survivors’ DNA in Unconnected Crimes
By: Ineka Damen SAN FRANCISCO– San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) announced this week that they will no…
Looking Back: Innocence Commissions Needed to Correct Wrongful Convictions
By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
Chicago Police Misconduct Could Result in Citizen Settlements Monday of More Than $14 Million
By Emma Kantor CHICAGO, IL – The Chicago City Council Finance Committee is set to vote on…
Judge Denies Motion to Suppress DNA Evidence on Cup Used by Accused in Police Interview; Defense Claimed Client Denied Water on 6-Hour Trip, then Coerced to Drink
By Gwynneth Redemann WOODLAND, CA- Judge David Rosenberg here in Yolo County Superior Court last week denied…
Looking Back: The Multi-Faceted Human Costs Of Wrongful Conviction
By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
Looking Back: When Shaky Eyewitness Testimony Trumps Alibi Witness Testimony
By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
Looking Back: Exposing the Death Penalty, Part 3
By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…