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Hawaii Brothers Sue Police for Wrongful Conviction in 1991 Murder
Two Native Hawaiian brothers, wrongly convicted in the 1991 murder of a Virginia tourist, sued Hawaii County and police for framing and botching a subsequent investigation that identified a new suspect through DNA evidence who later died by suicide; they seek unspecified damages.
Hawaii Brothers Sue Police for Wrongful Conviction in 1991 Murder
Two Native Hawaiian brothers, wrongly convicted in the 1991 murder of a Virginia tourist, sued Hawaii County and police for framing and botching a subsequent investigation that identified a new suspect through DNA evidence who later died by suicide; they seek unspecified damages.
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56% Bias Score
Chair of Miscarriages of Justice Body Resigns Amid Criticism
Helen Pitcher resigned as chair of the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) following criticism over the agency's mishandling of the Andy Malkinson case, where Mr. Malkinson spent 17 years in prison for a rape he did not commit; an independent panel recommended her removal, and an interim chair w...
Chair of Miscarriages of Justice Body Resigns Amid Criticism
Helen Pitcher resigned as chair of the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) following criticism over the agency's mishandling of the Andy Malkinson case, where Mr. Malkinson spent 17 years in prison for a rape he did not commit; an independent panel recommended her removal, and an interim chair w...
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48% 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 Conviction in Mexico: Family Seeks Amnesty for Imprisoned Man
Juan Carlos Ramírez Michaca, 39, serves a 70-year sentence in Oaxaca, Mexico, for a 2005 murder he didn't commit; his family seeks amnesty due to police torture, fabricated evidence, and ongoing judicial irregularities.
Wrongful Conviction in Mexico: Family Seeks Amnesty for Imprisoned Man
Juan Carlos Ramírez Michaca, 39, serves a 70-year sentence in Oaxaca, Mexico, for a 2005 murder he didn't commit; his family seeks amnesty due to police torture, fabricated evidence, and ongoing judicial irregularities.
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56% Bias Score
Maryland Supreme Court Reinstates Adnan Syed's Conviction, but He Remains Free
Adnan Syed, whose case was featured in the "Serial" podcast, had his conviction reinstated by the Maryland Supreme Court, but remains free pending a new hearing; his attorneys are seeking a sentence reduction, while the victim's family argues no new evidence warrants overturning the conviction.
Maryland Supreme Court Reinstates Adnan Syed's Conviction, but He Remains Free
Adnan Syed, whose case was featured in the "Serial" podcast, had his conviction reinstated by the Maryland Supreme Court, but remains free pending a new hearing; his attorneys are seeking a sentence reduction, while the victim's family argues no new evidence warrants overturning the conviction.
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44% Bias Score
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
Schweitzer Brothers Sue Hawaii Police, Alleging Framing in 1991 Murder Case
Two Native Hawaiian brothers, Albert and Shawn Schweitzer, filed a federal lawsuit against Hawaii County police, alleging they were framed for the 1991 murder of tourist Dana Ireland and that police botched a subsequent investigation that implicated another suspect who later committed suicide.
Schweitzer Brothers Sue Hawaii Police, Alleging Framing in 1991 Murder Case
Two Native Hawaiian brothers, Albert and Shawn Schweitzer, filed a federal lawsuit against Hawaii County police, alleging they were framed for the 1991 murder of tourist Dana Ireland and that police botched a subsequent investigation that implicated another suspect who later committed suicide.
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48% Bias Score
Students Re-Investigate Elizabeth Bain Cold Case, Offering New Leads to Police
University of Guelph-Humber students are re-examining the 1990 disappearance of Elizabeth Bain, providing new leads to Toronto Police; the case involved the wrongful conviction of her boyfriend, Robert Baltovich, and now includes collaboration with a former undercover officer who previously investig...
Students Re-Investigate Elizabeth Bain Cold Case, Offering New Leads to Police
University of Guelph-Humber students are re-examining the 1990 disappearance of Elizabeth Bain, providing new leads to Toronto Police; the case involved the wrongful conviction of her boyfriend, Robert Baltovich, and now includes collaboration with a former undercover officer who previously investig...
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52% 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
Adnan Syed Seeks Sentence Reduction Amidst Ongoing Fight Against Murder Conviction
Adnan Syed, convicted of murdering Hae Min Lee in 1999, is requesting a sentence reduction under Maryland's Juvenile Restoration Act after his conviction was overturned and reinstated; his legal team highlights his positive conduct since release, while the victim's family disputes the request, argui...
Adnan Syed Seeks Sentence Reduction Amidst Ongoing Fight Against Murder Conviction
Adnan Syed, convicted of murdering Hae Min Lee in 1999, is requesting a sentence reduction under Maryland's Juvenile Restoration Act after his conviction was overturned and reinstated; his legal team highlights his positive conduct since release, while the victim's family disputes the request, argui...
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40% 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
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
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