Exonerated

Systemic Flaws in Justice System Unearthed as Longest-Serving Wrongly Convicted Man is Exonerated After 38 Years

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LONDON, United Kingdom — A prominent barrister has cautioned that similar miscarriages of justice to that of Peter Sullivan are “absolutely inevitable,” following Sullivan’s recent exoneration after 38 years behind bars. Chris Henley KC, who conducted a critical review of the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC), emphasized the perceived flaws within the appeals system. Henley’s comments came after Sullivan’s conviction for murder was overturned, based on DNA evidence that was not available during his trial. The case stands as the longest-running miscarriage of justice in the United Kingdom. Henley pointed out the CCRC’s oversight in … Read more

Justice at Last: Tulsa Man Exonerated After DNA Evidence Reveals Decades-Long Cover-Up in Rape Case

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TULSA, Okla. — A legal battle is underway in Tulsa as Henry Jamerson, who spent 24 years behind bars for a 1991 rape conviction that was recently overturned, is suing local law enforcement and judicial authorities over alleged civil rights violations and misconduct. The lawsuit, filed on April 14, accuses Tulsa police officers past and present, along with the Tulsa County District Attorney’s Office, of hiding critical evidence for decades. Having been convicted in 1991, Jamerson was released from prison in 2015 and has since been working diligently to clear his name. His efforts bore … Read more

Illinois Jury Grants $120 Million to Two Men Exonerated in Landmark Wrongful Conviction Case

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Chicago, IL – In a landmark decision, a federal jury has awarded $120 million in damages to three Illinois men who were wrongfully imprisoned for decades on murder charges. This significant financial compensation marks one of the largest wrongful conviction settlements in U.S. history. The men, who had spent a combined total of over 70 years behind bars, were exonerated after it was revealed that their convictions were marred by official misconduct and false testimonies. The jury’s award aims to address the grave injustices they suffered, including the irrevocable loss of years and the enduring … Read more

Vegas Police Held Accountable: Exonerated Woman Wins $34M in Wrongful Conviction Case from 2001 Murder

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Las Vegas – A U.S. jury has concluded that police in Las Vegas fabricated evidence in a 2001 murder case, resulting in a staggering $34 million award to a woman who was wrongly convicted and later exonerated. This significant verdict comes after years of legal battles for the woman who spent nearly two decades fighting to clear her name. The case hinged on the confession of the accused to the killing of a homeless man found near Las Vegas. Her lawyers argued that the evidence against her was concocted, leading to her wrongful conviction in … Read more