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Wrongful Convictions Revealed the Dangers of Trusting Unvalidated Science. Are We About to Repeat the Same Mistakes With AI?

Wrongful Convictions Revealed the Dangers of Trusting Unvalidated Science. Are We About to Repeat the Same Mistakes With AI?

Emerging technologies like AI-based surveillance systems lack independent verification, empirical testing, and error rate data, leading to wrongful arrests and potentially wrongful convictions.

10.03.24 by Katherine Jeng

Texas Lawmakers Pray With Robert Roberson and Urge Clemency to Stop Oct.17 Execution 

Texas Lawmakers Pray With Robert Roberson and Urge Clemency to Stop Oct.17 Execution 

Mr. Roberson faces execution for a crime that never occurred.

10.01.24 by Innocence Staff

An Autistic Man Faces Execution: Misdiagnosis, Misjudgment, and a Life on the Line

An Autistic Man Faces Execution: Misdiagnosis, Misjudgment, and a Life on the Line

Robert Roberson, diagnosed with autism after his conviction, faces execution on Oct. 17 due to misjudgments about his demeanor during his daughter’s medical crisis.

09.27.24 by Alyxaundria Sanford

Robert Roberson’s Attorneys File Motion to Remove Judge from Case and Vacate Execution

Robert Roberson’s Attorneys File Motion to Remove Judge from Case and Vacate Execution

The attorneys cite the invalid assignment of retired judge Deborah Oakes Evans to his case and circumstances that create an appearance that she is biased.

09.25.24 by Innocence Staff

Statement Regarding the Execution of Khaliifah Ibn Rayford Daniel, Also Known as Marcellus Williams

Statement Regarding the Execution of Khaliifah Ibn Rayford Daniel, Also Known as Marcellus Williams

09.25.24 by Innocence Staff

Innocence Project Statement on the Execution of Marcellus Williams

Innocence Project Statement on the Execution of Marcellus Williams

A Black man convicted of killing a white woman, Mr. Williams maintained his innocence until the very end.

09.24.24 by Innocence Staff

Attorney Statement on the Pending Execution of Marcellus Williams

Attorney Statement on the Pending Execution of Marcellus Williams

“Tonight, Missouri will execute an innocent man, Marcellus “Khaliifah” Williams," said Tricia Rojo Bushnell, attorney for Mr. Williams.

Urgent 09.24.24 by Innocence Staff

Attorney Statement: Despite Widespread Concern About Innocence, Racial Bias, and Other Errors, Missouri Governor Denies Clemency to Marcellus Williams before Sept. 24 Execution

Attorney Statement: Despite Widespread Concern About Innocence, Racial Bias, and Other Errors, Missouri Governor Denies Clemency to Marcellus Williams before Sept. 24 Execution

09.23.24 by Innocence Staff

Marcellus Williams Asks SCOTUS to Stay His Execution Based on New Evidence of Racial Bias in Jury Selection

Marcellus Williams Asks SCOTUS to Stay His Execution Based on New Evidence of Racial Bias in Jury Selection

Mr. Williams is scheduled to be executed on Sept. 24 in Missouri, despite serious doubts about the integrity of his conviction and overwhelming support for his clemency request. 

09.23.24 by Innocence Staff

For the Third Time, Marcellus Williams Faces Execution: The Grim Reality Unfolding

For the Third Time, Marcellus Williams Faces Execution: The Grim Reality Unfolding

It’s up to Gov. Mike Parson to grant clemency and commute Mr. Williams’ sentence to life without parole.

Urgent 09.20.24 by Jess Natale (so.informed) and Innocence Staff

69 Muslim, Christian, and Jewish Faith Leaders Ask Gov. Parson to Grant Marcellus Williams Clemency

69 Muslim, Christian, and Jewish Faith Leaders Ask Gov. Parson to Grant Marcellus Williams Clemency

Mr. Williams faces execution in Missouri on Sep. 24, despite evidence of innocence, prosecutor’s confession of racial bias at trial, and victim opposition.

09.19.24 by Innocence Staff

Robert Roberson, an Autistic Father Wrongfully Convicted and Sentenced to Death, Applies for Clemency

Robert Roberson, an Autistic Father Wrongfully Convicted and Sentenced to Death, Applies for Clemency

Medical and scientific experts, bipartisan Texas lawmakers, advocates for parental rights, autism organizations, best-selling novelist John Grisham, lead detective Brian Wharton, innocence groups, the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops, and dozens of others urge Texas Pardons Board to recommend, and Gov. Abbott to Grant, clemency.

09.17.24 by Innocence Staff