Category Archives: Innocence

So You Want To Be A Prosecutor? 6 Rules to get started.

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

I have recently had several conversations with aspiring prosecutors, all of whom have an idealist desire to punish wrong-doers and protect the public.  It became obvious that they had very limited experience with the criminal justice system at all.  I … Continue reading →

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Troy, Hunger Strikes, and Law School: The Movement for Self Empowerment

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

These are busy times in the era of mass incarceration.  The execution of Troy Davis sparked the largest public opposition to the death penalty in American history.  Vigils and protests arose throughout the nation, horrified that someone can be put … Continue reading →

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“Georgia is prepared to snuff out the life of an innocent man.”

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

There is not much more to be said regarding the execution of Troy Davis.  The doubts regarding his guilt have been reported in every major news outlet and over 600,000 petitions for clemency have been delivered to the Georgia Board … Continue reading →

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Governor Chaffee Signs Two Laws Supporting Civil and Human Rights in RI

Posted on June 10, 2011 by

Governor Lincoln Chaffee recently signed two important prison reform bills: the Healthy Pregnancies Act, (to unshackle pregnant prisoners), and another which would create a task force to develop procedures for recording interrogations in serious cases.   Neither are radical changes to existing … Continue reading →

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Formerly Incarcerated & Convicted People’s Movement Arises!

Posted on March 21, 2011 by

Alabama represents the answer to a clarion call.  This is a call that speaks to us in our own voice; clear, loud and urgent.  A voice that speaks to our identity and emanates from the soul, ringing true both in … Continue reading →

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Free The Cuban 5! on International Human Rights Day

Posted on December 2, 2010 by

Delegates from Latin America and Europe who were present at the VI International Colloquium for the Freedom of the 5 Heroes and Against Terrorism, in Holguin, proposed to put in place an immediate plan of action for December 10, International … Continue reading →

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The American Prisoner and the International Human Rights Day Dilemma

Posted on November 29, 2010 by

Direct Action for Rights and Equality (DARE) will call attention to International Human Rights Day, by sending cards to hundreds of prisoners at the Adult Correctional Institutions and around the country.  On Thursday, December 2nd, the Behind the Walls Prison … Continue reading →

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Another Innocent Man Put to Death in Texas

Posted on November 16, 2010 by

The Texas Observer uncovers the unanswered plea for DNA testing by the Texas court system and the Governor Bush administration.  Turns out, the one piece of evidence (a hair) does not match Claude Jones, executed in 2000. This follows the … Continue reading →

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