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.
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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52% Bias Score
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...
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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48% Bias Score
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.
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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44% Bias Score
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.
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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44% Bias Score
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.
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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52% Bias Score
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.
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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32% Bias Score
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.
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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44% Bias Score
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.
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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44% Bias Score
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.
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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52% Bias Score
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.
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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44% Bias Score
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.
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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32% Bias Score
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.
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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40% Bias Score