Tag #Wrongful Conviction

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Undisclosed Psych Report Contradicts Farquharson Murder Conviction

A psychological report on Robert Farquharson, completed three weeks before his triple murder charges, concluded a likely suicide attempt, contradicting the prosecution's case of premeditated murder; this report was not revealed at either trial, sparking concerns about investigative bias.

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Judge Denies Release of Exonerated Man Due to New Charges

Myon Burrell, exonerated in a 2002 murder case but later charged with drug and gun offenses, was denied release on appeal Thursday by a Hennepin County judge due to pending drug and DUI charges and concerns for public safety; Burrell maintains his innocence and supporters emphasize his community wor...

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New Evidence Could Free Scott Peterson

Scott Peterson, convicted of murdering his pregnant wife Laci and their unborn son in 2002, may be released due to newly discovered evidence including police reports, audio and video recordings, and witness accounts, which his legal team claims could exonerate him.

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Filipina Woman Repatriated from Indonesian Death Row

After 14 years on death row in Indonesia for drug trafficking, Mary Jane Fiesta Veloso returned to the Philippines on Wednesday due to a prisoner transfer agreement between the two countries, avoiding execution and allowing her to testify against the criminal syndicate that exploited her.

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Filipina Drug Trafficking Conviction: Execution Stayed, Return Home

Filipina maid Mary Jane Veloso, convicted of drug trafficking in Indonesia, was spared execution 30 minutes before her scheduled death due to a barrister's intervention highlighting human trafficking agreements between Indonesia and the Philippines, leading to her release and return home.

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Nevada Jury Awards $34 Million in Wrongful Conviction Case

A Nevada jury awarded $34 million to Kirstin Lobato for her wrongful conviction of murder, finding Las Vegas police and two detectives fabricated evidence, causing her 16 years of imprisonment; an appeal is likely.

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Judge Denies Release for Myon Burrell, Citing Public Safety Concerns

Myon Burrell, released from prison in 2020 after his murder conviction was overturned, was denied release on appeal after a subsequent conviction on gun and drug charges; a judge cited concerns about public safety due to pending drug and DUI charges.

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Knox Shares Advice to Avoid Wrongful Conviction

Amanda Knox, exonerated after wrongful murder conviction, shares advice from false confession experts to help others avoid similar fates, urging limits on police interrogation time, detailed record-keeping, and insistence on legal representation.

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German Pensioner Wrongfully Imprisoned for 13 Years, Billed €100,000 for Prison Stay

Manfred Genditzki, a German pensioner wrongly convicted of murder in 2008, was released after 13 years but now faces a €100,000 bill from the state for his prison stay, despite receiving €368,700 in compensation.

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20-Year-Old Double Murder Convictions Overturned: Brothers Acquitted

After nearly two decades of imprisonment for the 2003 double murder of Carol and Graham Fisher, brothers Robert and Lee Firkins were exonerated when new evidence discredited the key witness, leading to the dropping of a planned retrial.

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Memphis Man Sues City After 22 Years in Prison for Wrongful Conviction

Artis Whitehead, a 61-year-old Black man, was wrongfully convicted of the 2002 robbery of B.B. King's Blues Club in Memphis, serving 22 years before his exoneration in December 2023 due to fabricated evidence by Memphis Police officers; he is now suing the city and 10 officers.

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Las Vegas Police Found Liable, Pay $34 Million for Wrongful Conviction

Kirstin Lobato, wrongly convicted of a 2001 murder in Las Vegas and imprisoned for nearly 16 years, was awarded $34 million after a jury found Las Vegas police and two detectives fabricated evidence and intentionally inflicted emotional distress.

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