DNA Testing Leads to over 600 Exonerations, but Barriers Still Exist
DNA testing has led to over 600 exonerations since 1989, but access to post-conviction analysis is limited due to restrictive legislation and high costs.
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- Nick Reiner Indicted for Parents’ Murder, Could Face Death Penalty or Life TermA grand jury indictment unsealed by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office charges Nick Reiner with the murders of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, including a special circumstance allegation of lying in wait that could subject him to capital punishment or life imprisonment without the possibility of parole if convicted.
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- Advocacy Coalition Demands In-Person Visitation at California City ICE Detention CenterAn alliance of justice, interfaith, and immigrant advocacy groups delivered a petition backed by 1,100 signatures to the office of California Sen. Alex Padilla. The petition calls on him and Congress to press for contact visitation at the California City ICE Detention Center, specifically requesting they urge ICE and CoreCivic, the private prison company operating the facility, to implement such policies.