Reversal of Fortune: A Prosecutor on Trial

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Reversal of Fortune: A Prosecutor on Trial

Such courts have been used to investigate cases of wrongful convictions, but never allegations of prosecutorial misconduct. Morton's lawyers persuaded a judge that this was a proper case for a Court of Inquiry. Their legal arguments were buttressed no ...

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For Prosecutors, Job’s No Longer a Sure Thing

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For Prosecutors, Job’s No Longer a Sure Thing

One county spent nearly $400,000 settling a sexual harassment charge against its D.A. Another prosecutor is fighting contempt of court charges after refusing to testify in a prosecutorial ... other things now. Wrongful convictions and ...

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LEGISLATURE: Texas House OKs 'Timothy Cole Exoneration Review Commission'

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LEGISLATURE: Texas House OKs 'Timothy Cole Exoneration Review Commission'

AUSTIN - On Wednesday, the Texas House of Representatives championed a tremendous victory for freedom by passing House Bill 166, addressing the growing trend of wrongful convictions ... and any patterns of prosecutorial misconduct, and would be tasked ...

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House OKs compensation for wrongful convictions

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House OKs compensation for wrongful convictions

Someone would have to show their conviction was reversed or vacated based on significant ... than the fact that they were wrongfully convicted, such as police or prosecutorial misconduct. Under the bill, compensation would be similar to the amounts paid ...

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Guest column: Prosecutorial misconduct swept under rug for too long

These men -- and many like them -- are victims of prosecutorial misconduct, stripped of their freedoms by the State. Research shows that the number of wrongful convictions has increased at an unprecedented rate. Since 1989, Texas has experienced ...

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Compensation plan for wrongful convictions heads to Washington governor's desk

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Compensation plan for wrongful convictions heads to Washington governor's desk

Someone would have to show their conviction was reversed or vacated based on significant ... than the fact that they were wrongfully convicted, such as police or prosecutorial misconduct. Under the bill, compensation would be similar to the amounts paid ...

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The wrongfully convicted deserve compensation

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The wrongfully convicted deserve compensation

Under current state law, he has little chance of receiving compensation for his wrongful conviction. He would have to sue on such grounds as police or prosecutorial misconduct, which could be hard to prove in this case: The victim picked him out ...

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Statute of limitations is first hurdle for misconduct charges against former DA

Last week’s arrest of Ken Anderson, a sitting district court judge, on 26-year-old allegations of prosecutorial misconduct was an exclamation point in Michael Morton’s quest to seek justice for the wrongful conviction that cost him a quarter-century of ...

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Warrant issued for prosecutorial misconduct, Judge Anderson turns himself in to WilCo jail

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Warrant issued for prosecutorial misconduct, Judge Anderson turns himself in to WilCo jail

Sturns ruled Friday afternoon there is probable cause Anderson committed contempt of court, fabricated evidence and tampered with a government record in the 1987 murder trial which led to the wrongful conviction of Michael Morton. Following the ...

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Wash. Senate approves measure allowing state compensation for wrongful convictions

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Wash. Senate approves measure allowing state compensation for wrongful convictions

Someone would have to show their conviction was reversed or vacated based on significant ... than the fact that they were wrongfully convicted, such as police or prosecutorial misconduct. Under the bill, compensation would be similar to the amounts paid ...

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Dallas exonerees fight to help other wrongfully convicted inmates prove their innocence

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Dallas exonerees fight to help other wrongfully convicted inmates prove their innocence

What’s more, they’ve made appearances during legislative sessions to push for laws curbing prosecutorial misconduct and stricter rules eyewitness identification, both leading causes for wrongful convictions. Scott and Williamson County exoneree Michael ...

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Senate OKs compensation for wrongful convictions

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Senate OKs compensation for wrongful convictions

Someone would have to show their conviction was reversed or vacated based on significant ... than the fact that they were wrongfully convicted, such as police or prosecutorial misconduct. Under the bill, compensation would be similar to the amounts paid ...

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Washington Weighs Compensation for Wrongful Convictions

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Washington Weighs Compensation for Wrongful Convictions

Someone would have to show their conviction was reversed or vacated based on ... than the fact that they were wrongfully convicted, such as police or prosecutorial misconduct. Davis and Northrop are currently in the midst of litigation against ...

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State weighs payments for wrongful convictions

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State weighs payments for wrongful convictions

Someone would have to show their conviction was reversed or vacated based on ... than the fact that they were wrongfully convicted, such as police or prosecutorial misconduct. Davis and Northrop are currently in the midst of litigation against ...

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I-Team: NYC Prosecutors Rarely Punished When Convictions Crumble

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I-Team: NYC Prosecutors Rarely Punished When Convictions Crumble

In one, a prosecutor accused of misconduct was promoted ... Bozeman’s conviction was overturned, but there is no record the prosecutor was ever disciplined. “A proper prosecutorial function is to look into these matters, and not just get convictions ...

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Wash. weighs compensation for wrongful convictions

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Wash. weighs compensation for wrongful convictions

Someone would have to show their conviction was reversed or vacated based on significant ... than the fact that they were wrongfully convicted, such as police or prosecutorial misconduct. Davis and Northrop are currently in the midst of litigation against ...

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DA’s Role In Rabbi’s 1990 Murder Case Under Scrutiny

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DA’s Role In Rabbi’s 1990 Murder Case Under Scrutiny

“As in almost all wrongful conviction litigations ... in the face of significant evidence that Collins and his attorney had uncovered of prosecutorial misconduct. (Last year Hynes was forced to drop charges against Darrell Dula and Ronald Bozeman ...

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Who will prosecute the corrupt prosecutors?

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Who will prosecute the corrupt prosecutors?

In the last few years, the New York State Bar Association has taken on the issue of how to define prosecutorial misconduct and what should be done about it as part of a larger initiative to address wrongful convictions. In a 2009 report ...

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Who Polices Prosecutors Who Abuse Their Authority? Usually Nobody

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Who Polices Prosecutors Who Abuse Their Authority? Usually Nobody

A state appeals court overturned Bennett's conviction and released him after 13 years ... and raises soon after courts cited them for abuses. The damage from prosecutorial misconduct can be devastating, not only allowing guilty people like Bennett to ...

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State's attorney withdraws opposition to Beaman certificate

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State's attorney withdraws opposition to Beaman certificate

Alan Beaman was serving a 50-year sentence when the Illinois Supreme Court reversed his conviction ... an admission to any misconduct alleged in the ongoing federal lawsuit. We will continue to defend against the allegations of prosecutorial misconduct ...

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