Innocence

Innocence Prevails: Philadelphia Men Exonerated After Decades in Prison for Murder Case

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Chester, Pennsylvania – In a major development, three Philadelphia-area men who had spent decades in prison for a 1997 murder had their convictions overturned last Thursday. Recent evidence proved that their DNA was absent from the crime scene where an elderly woman was brutally killed. The three men, Sam Grasty, Derrick Chappell, and Morton Johnson, had consistently maintained their innocence in the murder of Henrietta Nickens, a 70-year-old woman who was beaten to death and sexually assaulted in her Delaware County apartment. The exoneration came after years of legal efforts by the nonprofit Centurion, which … Read more

Alec Baldwin’s Legal Team Urges Dismissal of Rust Manslaughter Charges, Claiming Innocence

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Los Angeles, CA – Lawyers representing actor Alec Baldwin have filed a motion seeking the dismissal of manslaughter charges against him in relation to the shooting on the set of the film “Rust.” The incident resulted in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and the injury of director Joel Souza. Baldwin’s defense team argues that there is no evidence linking him to any criminal intent or negligence, and therefore, the charges should be dropped. The court documents presented by Baldwin’s legal representatives maintain that the actor did not have any knowledge that the firearm he … Read more

Innocence Prevails: After 34 Years, Pennsylvania Man Exonerated and Freed in 1990 Murder Case

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Philadelphia, PA – A man who spent over three decades in prison for a 1990 murder has been released after a judge overturned his conviction. Ronald Johnson, 61, was freed from State Correctional Institution-Phoenix this week. The decision to vacate his conviction came after the Philadelphia judge and the prosecutor dismissed the charges. Johnson’s release was the result of the tireless efforts of him and three generations of his family, who fought for his innocence, according to Phillips Black, a nonprofit law firm advocating for incarcerated individuals. Johnson’s first plan as a free man after … Read more

Unveiling the Path to Proving Innocence: Insights on Overturning Wrongful Convictions

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MISSION VIEJO – In the criminal justice system, ensuring the accuracy of verdicts is crucial. Unfortunately, wrongful convictions can occur, leading to innocent individuals being imprisoned. But how do these wrongfully convicted individuals prove their innocence after they have been found guilty? This question was raised by D.T. from Mission Viejo. Firstly, after a conviction, there is a direct appeal process that can be pursued. If the individual exhausts all avenues of appeal, they may consider a “writ of habeas corpus” to demonstrate their entitlement to relief from the conviction. This can be based on … Read more