May 26 2009
The Innocence Project of Texas has recently learned that Jerry Lee Evans is expected to be released from incarceration tomorrow after serving more than 22 years on a wrongful conviction out of Dallas County. Evans, who was convicted of a 1986 aggravated sexual assault and sentenced to life in prison, has always maintained that he [...]
May 09 2009
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 [...]
Apr 30 2009
In 1987, Gary Alvin Richard was convicted of a Harris County rape and kidnapping and sentenced to life in prison. He has spent the last 22 years incarcerated for that crime. Earlier today, Richard was released from incarceration on a P.R. bond after serological tests proved the inaccuracy of testimony provided by the Houston Police [...]