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Black Americans are seven times more likely to be victims of police misconduct in high-ranking crimes, such as murder, sexual assault and drug crimes, says the National Registry of Exonerations.

Black Americans are seven times more likely to be victims of police misconduct in high-ranking crimes, such as murder, sexual assault and drug crimes, says the National Registry of Exonerations.

Roughly 2,500 people were exonerated in the United States between 1989 and 2019. In roughly half of all cases, the withholding of key evidence was the reason why.

Roughly 2,500 people were exonerated in the United States between 1989 and 2019. In roughly half of all cases, the withholding of key evidence was the reason why.

Attorneys for a man convicted for the 1984 kidnapping and murder of an Ada woman say they plan to file a federal case to try and overturn his conviction after

Walter's race was a factor in the wrongful conviction, Innocence Project New Orleans' legal director said.

Wrongfully imprisoned in a 6-by-10 foot Ohio prison cell, Dean Gillispie let his mind and his artwork transport ...

Faced with a mounting roster of more than 3,200 exonerated Americans, some states, including Ohio, are taking steps ...

With more victims still behind bars, some are calling for retired Detective Reynaldo Guevara to face the same jail time they themselves have.

Cedric Dent served more than 20 years for the killing in New Orleans, but an advocacy group's investigation turned up significant issues with his trial.