Topic
Wrongful Incarceration
467 published works
Sentencing Law and Policy
“Haley Barbour’s Bizarre Pardon Record”
Main December 17, 2009"Haley Barbour's Bizarre Pardon Record" The title of this post is the headline of this potent new piece by Radley Balko at Slate. Here is how the…
Sentencing Law and Policy
New York Times(irresponsibly?) contends “There Is No ‘Humane’ Execution”
Main December 14, 2009New York Times (irresponsibly?) contends "There Is No ‘Humane’ Execution" "There Is No ‘Humane’ Execution" is the headline of this new New York Times editorial, which highlights…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Latest news on Cameron Todd Willingham case and debate over his guilt
Main December 2, 2009Latest news on Cameron Todd Willingham case and debate over his guiltThis new AP story provides the latest news on the Texas case which may provide an…
Sentencing Law and Policy
A SCOTUS week for criminal justice fans who like fed courts issues
Main November 2, 2009A SCOTUS week for criminal justice fans who like fed courts issuesAs detailed in posts here and here from SCOTUSblog, the Supreme Court is not involved in…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Infamous “Lipstick Killer” case provides historical perspective on juve sentencing debate
Main October 27, 2009Infamous "Lipstick Killer" case provides historical perspective on juve sentencing debateI noticed this interesting recent piece on CNN headlined "'Lipstick Killer' behind bars since 1946." The article…
Sentencing Law and Policy
“White Collar Innocence: Irrelevant in the High Stakes Risk Game”
Main October 20, 2009"White Collar Innocence: Irrelevant in the High Stakes Risk Game" The title of this post is the title of an important and timely new piece by Professor…
Sentencing Law and Policy
“Arson case adds new twist to Texas candidates’ death penalty stance”
Main October 19, 2009"Arson case adds new twist to Texas candidates' death penalty stance" The title of this post is the headline of this interesting new article from the Dallas…
Sentencing Law and Policy
“Willingham juror no longer sure of his guilt in Texas case”
Main October 16, 2009"Willingham juror no longer sure of his guilt in Texas case" The title of this post is the headline from this new CNN piece. Here are excerpts:…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Texas legislature to start looking into Willingham case
Main October 13, 2009Texas legislature to start looking into Willingham caseThis news update from the Dallas Morning News, headlined "Senate committee will examine Todd Willingham case," provides this report on…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Still more changes in Texas panel looking at potential wrongful execution
Main October 12, 2009Still more changes in Texas panel looking at potential wrongful executionThis new piece from CNN, headlined "Fourth member replaced on Texas panel probing execution," reports on yet…