Men Convicted of Rape Fight for Release
Four men from Houston, Texas who were charged and imprisoned nearly 25 years ago for rape are still fighting to be released.
The long term prison sentence was… Full article »
Settlement Reached in Wrongful Arrest Case
A settlement was recently reached in the suit filed by anti-war activists who claim they were wrongly arrested in New York.
The plaintiffs were supposedly arrested by the NYPD in… Full article »
Texas Panel Meets to Discuss Wrongful Execution
A panel is set to meet this week regarding whether or not a man was wrongly executed in Texas for a crime he didn’t commit.
Even while he was awaiting… Full article »
Inmate Admits to Murder and Innocent Man Freed
An inmate in Ohio recently admitted to a murder one of his fellow inmates was being imprisoned for.
The murder took place in 1998 and took the life… Full article »
Post Conviction Relief
Once a conviction occurs, a person may appeal the decision of the court unless he or she specifically forfeited that right during a plea bargain. However, even if someone gives… Full article »
Ohio Man Awarded in Wrongful Imprisonment Case
A man living in Pike County, Ohio was recently awarded in a case involving the murder of his friend.
The man’s conviction was reportedly overturned when he was awarded $600,000… Full article »
Ohio Man Freed After 18 Years in Prison
A man who spent 18 years behind bars was recently released after he was proven innocent of his charges.
The man was charged and jailed for allegedly raping a 10-year-old… Full article »
Was I lawfully stopped, searched and arrested?
This article will explain the general United States Constitutional principles that arise when ordinary citizens encounter police searches and seizures. Specifically, we will address issues associated with searches of persons… Full article »
PA Man Claims Innocence
A 40 year old Pennsylvanian man who has been in jail for over a year awaiting trial recently pleaded with a local judge claiming he is innocent of the charges… Full article »
New Law in NC Favors Wrongly Convicted
A new law that was recently passed in North Carolina favors those who have been wrongly convicted throughout the state.
The new law will enable people who have been convicted… Full article »
