The Innocence Project of Texas

The Innocence Project of Texas has just received word that the Tim Cole Act, a revision to the current compensation statute for Texas exonerees, has passed the Texas Senate.  The bill, which previously passed the House, is now in the final stages of becoming law.  The Austin Statesman reports:
Named for Cole, who was posthumously exonerated [...]

Tonight, on the CBS Evening News, Timothy Cole’s story will be told.  Footage from his emotional posthumous DNA exoneration and interviews with key players in the case are expected to be shown.  Tune in at 6:30 EST to watch the piece.
The Innocence Project of Texas is proud to have participated in Tim Cole’s exoneration and [...]