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Wrongful Conviction: Minneapolis Man Freed After 27 Years
Bryan Hooper Sr., wrongly convicted of the 1998 murder of Ann Prazniak in Minneapolis, was released on September 7th, 2023, after a key witness, Chalaka Young, confessed to the crime.
Wrongful Conviction: Minneapolis Man Freed After 27 Years
Bryan Hooper Sr., wrongly convicted of the 1998 murder of Ann Prazniak in Minneapolis, was released on September 7th, 2023, after a key witness, Chalaka Young, confessed to the crime.
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16% Bias Score


Wrongfully Imprisoned Maryland Man Sues Deceased Officials After 32 Years
John Huffington, wrongly convicted in 1981 for a Maryland double murder, after serving 32 years, including 10 on death row, is suing former law enforcement officials; four of the five defendants are deceased. He received a pardon and $2.9 million compensation but now seeks further justice due to pro...
Wrongfully Imprisoned Maryland Man Sues Deceased Officials After 32 Years
John Huffington, wrongly convicted in 1981 for a Maryland double murder, after serving 32 years, including 10 on death row, is suing former law enforcement officials; four of the five defendants are deceased. He received a pardon and $2.9 million compensation but now seeks further justice due to pro...
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24% Bias Score


28 Years Imprisoned, Man Exonerated in Case Tied to Disgraced Chicago Detective
Antonio McDowell, 49, was exonerated on Monday after serving 28 years for murder, a case stemming from the now-retired disgraced Chicago Police Detective Reynaldo Guevara's pattern of coerced false confessions; he is the 51st person exonerated in a case investigated by Guevara.
28 Years Imprisoned, Man Exonerated in Case Tied to Disgraced Chicago Detective
Antonio McDowell, 49, was exonerated on Monday after serving 28 years for murder, a case stemming from the now-retired disgraced Chicago Police Detective Reynaldo Guevara's pattern of coerced false confessions; he is the 51st person exonerated in a case investigated by Guevara.
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44% Bias Score


Exoneree Launches Non-profit to Aid Others Wrongfully Convicted
James Watson, exonerated after 41 years for a 1979 murder he didn't commit, founded Confronting Injustice to support other exonerees and address the lasting impacts of wrongful convictions, highlighting systemic justice issues.
Exoneree Launches Non-profit to Aid Others Wrongfully Convicted
James Watson, exonerated after 41 years for a 1979 murder he didn't commit, founded Confronting Injustice to support other exonerees and address the lasting impacts of wrongful convictions, highlighting systemic justice issues.
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32% Bias Score


Port Chicago 50 Exonerated 80 Years After WWII Mutiny Conviction
In July 1944, an ammunition explosion at Port Chicago Naval Magazine killed 320 and injured 390, primarily Black sailors, who had repeatedly warned of unsafe conditions; 50 who refused to return to work were convicted of mutiny but recently exonerated.
Port Chicago 50 Exonerated 80 Years After WWII Mutiny Conviction
In July 1944, an ammunition explosion at Port Chicago Naval Magazine killed 320 and injured 390, primarily Black sailors, who had repeatedly warned of unsafe conditions; 50 who refused to return to work were convicted of mutiny but recently exonerated.
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32% Bias Score


Westchester DA Clears Man of 1996 Double Murder, Identifies Two New Suspects
Westchester County DA Mimi Rocah announced Monday that a reinvestigation of the 1996 double murder of Archie Harris and Betty Ramcharan cleared Selwyn Days, who spent 16 years imprisoned before acquittal, and identified two new suspects.
Westchester DA Clears Man of 1996 Double Murder, Identifies Two New Suspects
Westchester County DA Mimi Rocah announced Monday that a reinvestigation of the 1996 double murder of Archie Harris and Betty Ramcharan cleared Selwyn Days, who spent 16 years imprisoned before acquittal, and identified two new suspects.
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44% Bias Score

Minnesota Man Wrongly Convicted of Murder Released After Nearly 30 Years
Bryan Hooper Sr., wrongly convicted of the 1998 murder of Ann Prazniak, was released from prison after a key witness recanted her testimony and confessed to the crime, prompting the Hennepin County Attorney to vacate his conviction.

Minnesota Man Wrongly Convicted of Murder Released After Nearly 30 Years
Bryan Hooper Sr., wrongly convicted of the 1998 murder of Ann Prazniak, was released from prison after a key witness recanted her testimony and confessed to the crime, prompting the Hennepin County Attorney to vacate his conviction.
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12% Bias Score

Maryland Man Awarded $2.9 Million After 32 Years of Wrongful Imprisonment
After 32 years of wrongful imprisonment for a double murder he did not commit, John Huffington of Maryland received a pardon and $2.9 million in compensation due to prosecutorial misconduct and flawed forensic evidence; four of the five defendants in his lawsuit are deceased.

Maryland Man Awarded $2.9 Million After 32 Years of Wrongful Imprisonment
After 32 years of wrongful imprisonment for a double murder he did not commit, John Huffington of Maryland received a pardon and $2.9 million in compensation due to prosecutorial misconduct and flawed forensic evidence; four of the five defendants in his lawsuit are deceased.
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40% Bias Score

DNA Exonerates Man After 38 Years in British Wrongful Conviction
Peter Sullivan, 68, was released from a UK prison after 38 years due to new DNA evidence proving his innocence in the 1986 rape and murder of Diane Sindall in Birkenhead; the actual perpetrator remains unknown.

DNA Exonerates Man After 38 Years in British Wrongful Conviction
Peter Sullivan, 68, was released from a UK prison after 38 years due to new DNA evidence proving his innocence in the 1986 rape and murder of Diane Sindall in Birkenhead; the actual perpetrator remains unknown.
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44% Bias Score

Connecticut to Pay $15.9 Million in Wrongful Conviction Settlements
Marquis Jackson and Vernon Horn, two Black men, were wrongfully convicted of a 1999 murder in New Haven, Connecticut, and will receive $5.3 million and $4.8 million settlements, respectively, after new evidence revealed police misconduct and faulty testimony; a third man, Stefon Morant, will receive...

Connecticut to Pay $15.9 Million in Wrongful Conviction Settlements
Marquis Jackson and Vernon Horn, two Black men, were wrongfully convicted of a 1999 murder in New Haven, Connecticut, and will receive $5.3 million and $4.8 million settlements, respectively, after new evidence revealed police misconduct and faulty testimony; a third man, Stefon Morant, will receive...
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24% Bias Score

New Suspects Identified in 1996 Double Homicide, Exonerating Man Acquitted After 16 Years in Prison
Westchester County DA Mimi Rocah announced Monday that a reinvestigation into the 1996 double homicide of millionaire Archie Harris and his home health aide Betty Ramcharan identified two new suspects, clearing Selwyn Days, who spent 16 years in prison for the crime before being acquitted in 2017.

New Suspects Identified in 1996 Double Homicide, Exonerating Man Acquitted After 16 Years in Prison
Westchester County DA Mimi Rocah announced Monday that a reinvestigation into the 1996 double homicide of millionaire Archie Harris and his home health aide Betty Ramcharan identified two new suspects, clearing Selwyn Days, who spent 16 years in prison for the crime before being acquitted in 2017.
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36% Bias Score

Wrongful Convictions Overturned: 17 Years in Prison, New Evidence Leads to Exoneration
After 17 years in prison for a murder they did not commit, Charlotte Pleytez and Lombardo Palacios were exonerated on Friday due to new evidence and flawed eyewitness testimonies, prompting an apology from the Los Angeles County District Attorney.

Wrongful Convictions Overturned: 17 Years in Prison, New Evidence Leads to Exoneration
After 17 years in prison for a murder they did not commit, Charlotte Pleytez and Lombardo Palacios were exonerated on Friday due to new evidence and flawed eyewitness testimonies, prompting an apology from the Los Angeles County District Attorney.
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8% Bias Score
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