Commentary: Chief Stankewitz Case Latest Example of Broken Death Penalty System
When outgoing President Biden commuted the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row,…
The Execution of Marcellus Williams: A Case of Justice in Question
MISSOURI — On September 24, 2024, at 6:10 p.m., Marcellus Williams was pronounced dead at a prison…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 263: Innocence Project Frees Man in Shaken Baby Case
In October, Jose Olivares, a 39-year-old man wrongfully incarcerated for 13 years in the death of his…
Jose Olivares Released After 13 Years of Wrongful Incarceration – Due to Misdiagnosis of Shaken Baby Syndrome
Los Angeles, CA – Jose Olivares walked out free on Wednesday, 13 years after being wrongly convicted…
Despite Strong Evidence of Innocence, Missouri Executes Marcellus Williams
On Tuesday evening at 6:10 pm local time, Missouri executed Marcellus “Khaliifah” Williams—a man that many believed…
Sir Richard Branson Urges Missouri Governor to Halt Execution of Innocent Man
Virgin Group Founder Posts Full-Page Ad Calling for Clemency for Marcellus Williams, Scheduled for Execution on Sep….
Hearing Set for Marcellus William’s Wrongful Conviction, Death Sentence Following Prosecution Motion to Vacate
By Roxy Benson ST. LOUIS, MO – A judge last week in the Circuit Court of St….
Robert Roberson’s Attorneys File Brief Urging Courts or Governor to Intervene and Impede Execution Date Request
By Aria Jalan and Nevya Patel PALESTINE, TX — New evidence suggesting that Nikki, Robert Roberson’s daughter,…
Robert Roberson Remains on Death Row Despite Defense Claims – District Attorney Requests Execution Date in October
By Sarah Chayet PALESTINE, TX – The Innocence Project press release Tuesday announced attorneys of Robert Roberson—a…
To Prevent Wrongful Imprisonment, Illinois Proposes Legislation to Ensure Reliability of Confessions, Reduce Wrongful Convictions
By Kaylynn Chang CHICAGO, IL — In an article published by the Innocence Project, an organization dedicated…
Bill Would Limit Use of Inaccurate Roadside Drug Tests and Prevent Wrongful Convictions
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – A bill that would prohibit law enforcement agencies from making…
New York Governor Kills Legislation to Address Wrongful Convictions
By Varun Noronha NEW YORK, NY – New York Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed legislation last week designed…
‘Death Row Limbo’ – Man Faces Execution Jan. 3 Despite Evidence to Contrary
By The Vanguard Staff KANSAS CITY, MO – A man in what news reports have called “death…
New York District Attorney Vacates Convictions of 2 More Men Wrongly Convicted Decades Ago
By The Vanguard Staff NEW YORK CITY, NY – Two more men—both spent more than 20 years…
Man Wrongfully Convicted of Killing Malcolm X Files Lawsuit against Federal Government, Alleges FBI Hid Proof of Innocence
By Audrey Sawyer NEW YORK CITY, NY – When Malcolm X, known as one of the most…
Biden Federal Judge Picks Are Not Prosecutors or Corporate Lawyers
By The Vanguard Staff ATLANTA, GA – Former ACLU attorney Nancy Abudu, just recently confirmed to the…
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…
Texas: Rosa Jimenez Exonerated of Crime that Never Took Place
By Audrey Sawyer AUSTIN, TX – A wrongful conviction in Texas of Rosa Jimenez has been exonerated…
