Tag: Wrongful Conviction
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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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Ohio Supreme Court Declines Review in Octavius Williams Case
The Ohio Supreme Court recently decided against reviewing Octavius Williams’ case, which gained attention due to his wrongful conviction for a shooting his brother confessed to committing. Here’s a breakdown of the key developments and implications surrounding this legal saga: Background and Conviction In 2010, Octavius Williams was implicated in a shooting at a Halloween…
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New Trial Granted for Mentae Humphrey After Nearly Two Decades in Prison
A new trial has been granted for Mentae Humphrey, who has spent nearly two decades behind bars after being convicted of murder in 2007 in Columbus, Ohio. The decision comes after a series of revelations regarding potential witness tampering and withheld evidence surfaced, prompting a reevaluation of Humphrey’s case. Background: The Case of Juan Munguia…
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Former Congressional Candidate Accused in Las Vegas Party Attack
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Recent court transcripts reveal shocking details about an incident at a Halloween party that led to the death of Christopher Tapp, with a witness testifying that a former Congressional candidate, Daniel Rodimer, tackled Tapp. The incident occurred on Oct. 30, 2023, at Resorts World on the Las Vegas Strip. Witness Testimony…
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Three Delaware County Men Granted New Trial in 25-Year-Old Murder Case
Chester, Pennsylvania – Three men from Delaware County convicted in a decades-old murder case have been granted a new trial following developments in DNA evidence. Derrick Chappell, 41, Morton Johnson, 42, and Samuel Grasty, 46, who were teenagers at the time of the crime, were found guilty in 1997 for the beating death of 70-year-old…
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Ivan Cantu Case: Doubts Mount as Execution Nears
Diego Sanchez, TLNA Contributor In less than a month, Ivan Cantu, a death row inmate, is slated for execution in Texas. Cantu’s case, however, is fraught with controversy and questions regarding his guilt. Scheduled for February 28th, his execution hangs in the balance as his legal team fights to unearth evidence they believe could exonerate…
