Unfortunately, some prosecutors hold a “convict at any cost” mentality which causes them to aggressively push for a conviction even when the evidence doesn’t support their case. This causes innocent people to be charged and convicted of crimes they did not commit. This problem is magnified by the fact that there is lack of oversight…
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Pennsylvania Man Freed After Serving 25 Years on False Conviction
From Pennlive.com: Pennsylvania man awaiting new trial in 1977 double killing can be released on bail, judge rules PITTSBURGH — A federal magistrate says a western Pennsylvania man can be released on bail while he awaits a new trial in a 1977 double killing for which he was previously sentenced to life in prison. U.S….
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Get Charged with a Felony for a Senior Prank
An Indianapolis teenager participated in the long held tradition of playing a senior prank at the end of his high school career. Little did he know that he would be charged with a felony with a maximum of eight years in prison. Teen faces prison after sex doll prank goes awry INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When…
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Sources of False DUI Convictions: Improper Conduct by The Government
In my years as a PA DUI Attorney, fighting in courtrooms all across Pennsylvania, I have gone toe-to-toe with some of the very best prosecutors in the state and have come out on top. While many prosecutors adhere to ethical and professional standards, a growing number of prosecutors adopt a convict “by any means necessary”…
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Innocent Man Imprisoned for 15 years is Freed
Another example of how a corrupt and over-zealous prosecutor can ruin lives: Jabbar Collins, wrongfully convicted of murdering rabbi 15 years ago, won’t be retried: DA’s office The Brooklyn district attorney’s office won’t retry a man wrongfully convicted of murdering a rabbi 15 years ago – canceling a hearing into misconduct allegations against a top prosecutor….
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