death row

A Poet, an Imam, a Life Cut Short: Remembering Marcellus Williams on His Birthday

A Poet, an Imam, a Life Cut Short: Remembering Marcellus Williams on His Birthday

On Dec. 30, we honor the life and legacy of Marcellus "Khaliifah" Williams, a man whose poetry and compassion touched hundreds of thousands of lives.

12.23.24 by Innocence Staff

Trial Court Recommends Melissa Lucio’s Conviction and Death Sentence Be Overturned

Trial Court Recommends Melissa Lucio’s Conviction and Death Sentence Be Overturned

Judge finds for Ms. Lucio on all claims, including that she is actually innocent. The case is now in the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals for a final decision.

11.14.24 by Innocence Staff

Rebuttal from Robert Roberson’s Legal Team to 10.23.2024 Statement from Office of Attorney General (OAG)

Rebuttal from Robert Roberson’s Legal Team to 10.23.2024 Statement from Office of Attorney General (OAG)

The Office of the Attorney General issued a press release, bearing the seal of the State of Texas, doubling down on its grotesque misrepresentations of Robert Roberson’s innocence case endeavoring to discredit Mr. Roberson.

10.24.24 by Innocence Staff

Robert Roberson's Attorneys Respond to Denial of Clemency Request by Texas Board of Pardons And Paroles

Robert Roberson's Attorneys Respond to Denial of Clemency Request by Texas Board of Pardons And Paroles

Mr. Roberson, an innocent father with autism, has spent more than 20 years on death row for a crime that never occurred.

10.16.24 by Innocence Staff

Texas Lawmakers Ask Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to Stay Robert Roberson's Execution and Consider Evidence Proving No Crime Occurred in His Case

Texas Lawmakers Ask Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to Stay Robert Roberson's Execution and Consider Evidence Proving No Crime Occurred in His Case

The lawmakers are requesting a stay of execution for Robert Roberson until the end of the 2025 legislative session.

10.16.24 by Innocence Staff

Attorney Statement: Court Rejects Robert Roberson’s Motion to Vacate Execution Warrant and Remove Biased Judge

Attorney Statement: Court Rejects Robert Roberson’s Motion to Vacate Execution Warrant and Remove Biased Judge

Robert Roberson’s execution is scheduled for Oct. 17 despite overwhelming evidence of his innocence and widespread, bipartisan support for clemency.

10.15.24 by Innocence Staff

Roberson Attorney Statement: Texas Court's Decision Reveals Its Failure to Consider Any of the New Evidence That Robert Roberson Is Innocent

Roberson Attorney Statement: Texas Court's Decision Reveals Its Failure to Consider Any of the New Evidence That Robert Roberson Is Innocent

Robert Roberson’s execution is scheduled for October 17 despite overwhelming evidence that no crime occurred and widespread, bipartisan support for clemency.

10.11.24 by Innocence Staff

The Injustice of Death Row: The Profound Tragedy of Marcellus Williams and the Fight to Save Robert Roberson

The Injustice of Death Row: The Profound Tragedy of Marcellus Williams and the Fight to Save Robert Roberson

From the wrongful execution of Marcellus Williams to the looming threat over Robert Roberson, systemic biases and failures are sending innocent people to death row.

10.09.24 by Alyxaundria Sanford

Robert Roberson's Attorney Responds to CCA Granting New Trial to Andrew Roark Convicted on Unreliable Shaken Baby Syndrome

Robert Roberson's Attorney Responds to CCA Granting New Trial to Andrew Roark Convicted on Unreliable Shaken Baby Syndrome

"The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has wisely held that the Shaken Baby hypothesis used to convict a Dallas man named Andrew Roark has not withstood scrutiny as science has evolved."

10.09.24 by Innocence Staff

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

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

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