wrongful conviction

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

From Prison Run-a-thons to the NYC Marathon: Exoneree Termaine Hicks Prepares for the Running World's Biggest Stage

From Prison Run-a-thons to the NYC Marathon: Exoneree Termaine Hicks Prepares for the Running World's Biggest Stage

For Mr. Hicks, the marathon is a statement of physical and emotional endurance and a celebration of freedom.

10.31.24 by Alyxaundria Sanford

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

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

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, From Larry Komp

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

09.25.24 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