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Articles tagged: wrongful convictions post

The Arson Files: Ed Graf Wins New Trial

Thu, Mar 28, 2013

Texas’ highest criminal court on Wednesday overturned the arson conviction of Ed Graf who’s served nearly 25 years of a life sentence for a crime he likely ...Read More

CNN Explores Warren Horinek Case

Anderson Cooper brings fresh scrutiny to alleged wrongful conviction

Tue, Dec 20, 2011

CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360 will air a report tonight on the controversial case of Warren Horinek—a former Fort Worth police officer convicted in 1996 of murd...Read More

A Nebulous End to the Willingham Inquiry

Fri, Apr 15, 2011

The moment had an air of finality to it. In a small hearing room in downtown Austin, eight members of the Texas Forensic Science Commission voted this afternoon...Read More

At Willingham Hearing, Science Finally Takes Center Stage

Fri, Oct 15, 2010

In an Austin courtroom on Thursday afternoon, six years after he was executed, Cameron Todd Willingham finally received the defense he deserved. It was technica...Read More

The Willingham Probe Takes a Remarkable Turn

Fri, Sep 17, 2010

For nearly a year, John Bradley has lorded over the Texas Forensic Science Commission. Since Gov. Rick Perry named him chair last September, Bradley has seized ...Read More

ABC News Investigates Disputed Texas Arson Case

Thu, May 6, 2010

The ABC News program 20/20 will broadcast a report this Friday night about people wrongly convicted of arson. The segment—which airs at 9 p.m. central time—...Read More

A Willingham Coverup?

Perry ditches three members of the Forensic Science Commission.

Wed, Sep 30, 2009

The exercise of raw power is truly stunning to behold. Gov. Rick Perry today has replaced three members of the Forensic Science Commission, which is investigati...Read More

The Importance of Willingham’s Story

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Mon, Sep 7, 2009

Business was slow last week for the Contrarian — and by slow, I mean nonexistent. I was on vacation all week. But, alas, that’s over, and I’ll...Read More

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