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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

Melissa Lucio poses for a portrait behind glass at the Mountain View Unit in Gatesville, Texas. (Image: Ilana Panich-Linsman for The Innocence Project)

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

Police Coerced a False Confession from 20-Year-Old Danny Davis — 32 Years Later, His Murder Conviction Is Finally Vacated

Danny Davis returned home Tuesday after more than 32 years in prison for a murder that DNA evidence proves he did not commit.

11.14.24 By Innocence Staff

Danny Davis free from prison after 32 years (Image: Courtesy of Danny Davis).

Danny Davis returned home Tuesday after more than 32 years in prison for a murder that DNA evidence proves he did not commit.

11.14.24 | By Innocence Staff

Response From Co-chairs and Vice Co-chairs of the Texas House Criminal Justice Reform Caucus to the OAG Statement

"The OAG’s Oct. 23, 2024, release about Robert Roberson’s case is misleading and in large part simply untrue."

10.25.24 By Innocence Staff

Robert Roberson with his daughter Nikki before she passed away. (Image courtesy of the Roberson family)

"The OAG’s Oct. 23, 2024, release about Robert Roberson’s case is misleading and in large part simply untrue."

10.25.24 | By Innocence Staff

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

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

Police Coerced a False Confession from 20-Year-Old Danny Davis — 32 Years Later, His Murder Conviction Is Finally Vacated

Police Coerced a False Confession from 20-Year-Old Danny Davis — 32 Years Later, His Murder Conviction Is Finally Vacated

Response From Co-chairs and Vice Co-chairs of the Texas House Criminal Justice Reform Caucus to the OAG Statement

Response From Co-chairs and Vice Co-chairs of the Texas House Criminal Justice Reform Caucus to the OAG Statement

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