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Junk Science: A Texas Injustice
The use of junk science in the courtroom is truly a Texas-sized injustice. With convictions resulting from the use of dog scent lineups, flawed arson science, and other forms of faulty scientific evidence, our organization has organized a campaign to exonerate those who have suffered wrongful convictions at the hands of these practices. Click here to learn more. |
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Timothy Cole
A recent opinion issued by the Attorney General cleared the way for Governor Perry to issue Texas's first posthumous pardon to Timothy Cole, who was exonerated by the Innocence Project of Texas in 2009. Click here to learn more about Tim's case and his pardon. |
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Statewide DNA Case Review
The State of Texas leads the nation with more than 40 DNA exonerations on record. Our organization is currently conducting a statewide review of cases where DNA evidence could prove a defendant's innocence. Click here to learn more about our work on DNA cases. |
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March 2, 2010
AOL News: “Texas Issues its First Posthumous Pardon” |
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February 27, 2010
Associated Press: “Perry weighs pardon for late inmate cleared of rape” |
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January 7, 2010
Dallas Morning News: “Governor can issue posthumous pardon, Texas attorney general rules” |
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November 3, 2009
NY Times: “Picked from a Lineup, on a Whiff of Evidence” |
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October 5, 2009
CNN: “Dogs sniff out wrong suspect; scent lineups questioned” |
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July 17, 2009
Dallas Morning News: “Editorial: Screen out junk science” |
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June 5, 2009
Associated Press: “Innocence Project taking DNA reviews statewide” |
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February 6, 2009
CNN: “Family seeks to clear man who died in prison” |
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February 5, 2009
NPR: “Family of Man Cleared by DNA Still Seeks Justice” |
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February 3, 2009
USA Today: “Texas family fights for man’s posthumous exoneration” |
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May 19, 2008
CNN: “DNA cleared them, but they’ll never feel free” |
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May 16, 2008
CNN: “Cleared by DNA, man tries to reclaim his life” |
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May 5, 2008
NPR: “Dallas Man Exonerated After 27 Years in Prison” |
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May 4, 2008
60 Minutes: “DNA Helps Free Inmate After 27 Years” |
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