News & Commentary about Innocence and the Death Penalty
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Apr 24, 2017
In Its Rush to Kill, Arkansas May Have Executed an Innocent Man
Feb 9, 2016
Brendan Dassey, Max Soffar, and the False Confession Playbook
Sep 10, 2015
Montez Spradley, an Innocent Man Once on Death Row, Is Free
Oct 31, 2011
Junk Fire Science: Too Scary to be Believed
Oct 27, 2011
Prominent Texans Call for DNA Testing Before November Execution Date
Oct 13, 2011
Fewer Americans Supporting the Death Penalty
Sep 22, 2011
Troy Anthony Davis: Victim of American Injustice
Sep 20, 2011
Clemency Denied for Troy Davis — Urgent Action Needed!