Tag: Exoneration
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Ohio Supreme Court Declines Review of Octavius Williams Case
The Ohio Supreme Court recently decided against reviewing Octavius Williams’ case, marking a pivotal moment in his quest to clear his name after spending eight years in prison for a crime his brother confessed to committing. Williams, who was convicted in 2011 for a 2010 shooting at a Halloween party in Cleveland, has consistently maintained…
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Paroled After 53 Years: Gerard Trent’s Journey from San Quentin
In October 2023, Gerard Trent Jr., aged 78, walked out of the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center after spending an astonishing 53 years behind bars. His release marked the end of a tumultuous journey through California’s prison system, a journey marred by claims of innocence, racial disparities, and the struggle for redemption. A Legacy of Incarceration…
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Harold Staten Exonerated: North Philly Arson Case Reexamined
In a recent development in North Philadelphia, Harold Staten has been exonerated for a 1984 arson murder, a case that resulted in one death and three injuries. The District Attorney’s Office Conviction Integrity Unit (CIU) played a pivotal role in this exoneration, marking it as the 41st under the leadership of District Attorney Larry Krasner.…
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Philadelphia Man Harold Staten Exonerated After Decades Behind Bars
In a recent announcement, the District Attorney’s Office revealed that Harold Staten, a Philadelphia man who spent nearly four decades behind bars for a wrongful conviction related to a 1984 house fire, has been exonerated. This marks a significant milestone in Staten’s life, as he finally met his grandchildren and great-grandchildren for the first time…
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Eric Smokes and David Warren Exonerated: Decades-Long Times Square Case
In a recent development, a New York City judge has cleared Eric Smokes and David Warren, childhood friends convicted in the 1987 killing of French tourist Jean Casse in Times Square. Now in their 50s, Smokes and Warren were arrested as teenagers and spent decades in prison maintaining their innocence before their convictions were overturned.…
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Eric Smokes and David Warren Exonerated: Landmark Injustice Overturned
In a landmark development, the convictions of Eric Smokes and David Warren, two childhood friends falsely accused of the 1987 murder of French tourist Jean Casse in New York City, were overturned this week. Despite serving over 20 years in prison for a crime they did not commit, recent revelations and a reexamination of the…
