jailhouse informant

This Missouri Bill Could Stop Wrongful Convictions of Innocent People Like Marcellus Williams

This Missouri Bill Could Stop Wrongful Convictions of Innocent People Like Marcellus Williams

Missouri Senate Bill 1271 would require prosecutors to show evidence that testimony of a police informant is reliable.

01.31.24 by Alyxaundria Sanford

Innocence Project Client Robert DuBoise Released After Nearly 37 Years in Prison for 1983 Tampa Murder

Innocence Project Client Robert DuBoise Released After Nearly 37 Years in Prison for 1983 Tampa Murder

DNA testing excludes DuBoise in a case that rested on unreliable bite mark evidence and jailhouse informant testimony.

08.27.20 by Innocence Staff

Maryland Adopts Groundbreaking New Law Protecting Against Unreliable Jailhouse Witnesses

Maryland Adopts Groundbreaking New Law Protecting Against Unreliable Jailhouse Witnesses

Maryland becomes second in the nation to adopt statewide tracking of jailhouse witnesses.

05.19.20 by Innocence Staff

Maryland Passes New Law Protecting Innocent People from Lying Jailhouse Witnesses

Maryland Passes New Law Protecting Innocent People from Lying Jailhouse Witnesses

Maryland becomes second in the nation to adopt statewide tracking of jailhouse witnesses.

05.19.20 by Innocence Staff

Five Facts You Need to Know About Groundbreaking Jailhouse Informant Law in Illinois

Five Facts You Need to Know About Groundbreaking Jailhouse Informant Law in Illinois

11.28.18 by Innocence Staff