Tag Archives: Innocence

Justice Breyer tells America: The Death Penalty is broken, and a “humane” method of killing will not fix it.

SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES _________________ No. 14–7955 _________________ RICHARD E. GLOSSIP, et al., PETITIONERS v. KEVIN J. GROSS, et al. on writ of certiorari to the united states court of appeals for the tenth circuit [June 29, 2015] Justice Breyer, … Continue reading

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Unprison 2011-2013 Index

Below you will find an index of the articles written over the past several years for Unprison.  Readers are encouraged, as issues arise in your area, to utilize the research, analysis, and opinions presented below.  Some of these have appeared elsewhere, … Continue reading

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A Brooklyn Man Wins a New Trial After 23 Years

When I woke up this morning, I knew that thousands of innocent prisoners had active cases in the court system.  When I go to sleep, I will know that one man, Derrick Deacon, waited enough time to be vindicated: 23 … Continue reading

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