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New Evidence Emerges in Decades-Old Murder Case, Delaying Execution
Marcia Fulton, whose daughter was murdered in 1987, is planning to attend the March 13th execution of David Wood, despite new DNA evidence and witness testimony that could exonerate him, emerging decades after his conviction. The case highlights the emotional toll on victims' families and the comple...
New Evidence Emerges in Decades-Old Murder Case, Delaying Execution
Marcia Fulton, whose daughter was murdered in 1987, is planning to attend the March 13th execution of David Wood, despite new DNA evidence and witness testimony that could exonerate him, emerging decades after his conviction. The case highlights the emotional toll on victims' families and the comple...
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60% Bias Score
Adnan Syed Resentenced to Time Served in Hae Min Lee Murder Case
After a years-long legal battle fueled by the "Serial" podcast, Adnan Syed was resentenced on Thursday to time served plus five years probation for the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee, but his conviction remains in place.
Adnan Syed Resentenced to Time Served in Hae Min Lee Murder Case
After a years-long legal battle fueled by the "Serial" podcast, Adnan Syed was resentenced on Thursday to time served plus five years probation for the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee, but his conviction remains in place.
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40% Bias Score
Alabama Governor Commutes Death Sentence Amidst Guilt Questions
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey commuted the death sentence of Robin Myers, convicted of the 1991 murder of Ludie Mae Tucker, to life imprisonment without parole on Friday due to questions about his guilt, despite objections from the state Attorney General and the authorization of an execution date by the...
Alabama Governor Commutes Death Sentence Amidst Guilt Questions
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey commuted the death sentence of Robin Myers, convicted of the 1991 murder of Ludie Mae Tucker, to life imprisonment without parole on Friday due to questions about his guilt, despite objections from the state Attorney General and the authorization of an execution date by the...
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36% Bias Score
Menendez Brothers Face Setback in Bid for Freedom
The Menendez brothers, serving life sentences for killing their parents, face opposition from the Los Angeles County District Attorney to their request for a new trial based on newly discovered evidence of childhood sexual abuse; however, they still have avenues for release through resentencing or c...
Menendez Brothers Face Setback in Bid for Freedom
The Menendez brothers, serving life sentences for killing their parents, face opposition from the Los Angeles County District Attorney to their request for a new trial based on newly discovered evidence of childhood sexual abuse; however, they still have avenues for release through resentencing or c...
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44% Bias Score
Chester Hospital CEO Questioned Letby Arrest
Following the arrest of Lucy Letby in July 2018, the chief executive of the Countess of Chester Hospital expressed concern about a potential wrongful conviction, believing that the paediatricians' concerns were unfounded and that no deliberate harm had been caused, despite unexplained infant deaths ...
Chester Hospital CEO Questioned Letby Arrest
Following the arrest of Lucy Letby in July 2018, the chief executive of the Countess of Chester Hospital expressed concern about a potential wrongful conviction, believing that the paediatricians' concerns were unfounded and that no deliberate harm had been caused, despite unexplained infant deaths ...
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52% Bias Score
Supreme Court Overturns Death Sentence for Richard Glossip
The US Supreme Court overturned Richard Glossip's death sentence on Tuesday, citing withheld evidence that violated his constitutional rights; this decision comes after nine execution dates and the state's attorney general's agreement that the trial was unfair.
Supreme Court Overturns Death Sentence for Richard Glossip
The US Supreme Court overturned Richard Glossip's death sentence on Tuesday, citing withheld evidence that violated his constitutional rights; this decision comes after nine execution dates and the state's attorney general's agreement that the trial was unfair.
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16% Bias Score
Adnan Syed Remains Free Despite Murder Conviction
Maryland Judge Jennifer Schiffer ruled that Adnan Syed, convicted in 2000 for the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee, will remain free after granting a sentence reduction to time served under the 2021 Juvenile Restoration Act, despite the Maryland Supreme Court's reinstatement of his conviction last year.
Adnan Syed Remains Free Despite Murder Conviction
Maryland Judge Jennifer Schiffer ruled that Adnan Syed, convicted in 2000 for the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee, will remain free after granting a sentence reduction to time served under the 2021 Juvenile Restoration Act, despite the Maryland Supreme Court's reinstatement of his conviction last year.
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40% Bias Score
Adnan Syed Avoids Further Jail Time in Hae Min Lee Murder Case
After his conviction was reinstated, Adnan Syed, whose case was featured in the podcast "Serial", will not serve any additional jail time for the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee due to a judge's ruling that he poses no public danger, despite his conviction remaining.
Adnan Syed Avoids Further Jail Time in Hae Min Lee Murder Case
After his conviction was reinstated, Adnan Syed, whose case was featured in the podcast "Serial", will not serve any additional jail time for the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee due to a judge's ruling that he poses no public danger, despite his conviction remaining.
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44% Bias Score
Georgia Deputy Won't Face Charges in Fatal Shooting of Exonerated Man
In Georgia, a sheriff's deputy, Staff Sgt. Buck Aldridge, fatally shot Leonard Cure, 53, during a traffic stop; despite a history of excessive force complaints against Aldridge, the district attorney ruled the shooting justified, prompting a $16 million lawsuit from Cure's family.
Georgia Deputy Won't Face Charges in Fatal Shooting of Exonerated Man
In Georgia, a sheriff's deputy, Staff Sgt. Buck Aldridge, fatally shot Leonard Cure, 53, during a traffic stop; despite a history of excessive force complaints against Aldridge, the district attorney ruled the shooting justified, prompting a $16 million lawsuit from Cure's family.
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48% 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
Supreme Court Overturns Death Sentence in Richard Glossip Case
The US Supreme Court overturned Richard Glossip's death sentence for the 1997 murder of Barry Van Treese in Oklahoma City due to prosecutorial misconduct involving withheld evidence about a key witness's mental health and drug use, ordering a new trial without the death penalty.
Supreme Court Overturns Death Sentence in Richard Glossip Case
The US Supreme Court overturned Richard Glossip's death sentence for the 1997 murder of Barry Van Treese in Oklahoma City due to prosecutorial misconduct involving withheld evidence about a key witness's mental health and drug use, ordering a new trial without the death penalty.
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36% Bias Score
Connecticut to Pay $15.9 Million in Wrongful Convictions
Marquis Jackson and Vernon Horn, wrongly convicted in a 1999 Connecticut murder, will receive $5.3 million and $4.8 million respectively, along with Stefon Morant who will receive $5.8 million, after new evidence revealed investigative misconduct and faulty evidence; highlighting systemic issues wit...
Connecticut to Pay $15.9 Million in Wrongful Convictions
Marquis Jackson and Vernon Horn, wrongly convicted in a 1999 Connecticut murder, will receive $5.3 million and $4.8 million respectively, along with Stefon Morant who will receive $5.8 million, after new evidence revealed investigative misconduct and faulty evidence; highlighting systemic issues wit...
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20% Bias Score
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