Challenging Wrongful Convictions Act should be passed
There are too many barriers that stop innocent people from fighting their convictions.
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Georgia man Joey Watkins freed from prison after wrongful conviction as podcast sheds light on murder case
Watkins was initially accused of fatally shooting Isaac Dawkins, 21, while he was driving on a highway in Rome, Georgia, on Jan. 11, 2000, one year after the incident occurred.
Source: nypost.com
After 28 years in prison for rape and other crimes he falsely admitted to, California man freed
The California Innocence Project says Gerardo Cabanillas confessed to rape, robbery and kidnapping after a detective told him he'd only get probation if he did.
Source: cbsnews.com
43-year-old Georgia man who spent over half his life in prison "cried like a baby" after murder charges dropped
Joey Watkins was 20 years old when he was convicted and sentenced to serve life plus five years in prison for the 2000 slaying of Isaac Dawkins.
Source: cbsnews.com
"Friends" say new DNA testing should be allowed in Damien Echols' case
Three groups have filed amicus curiae briefs in support of Damien Echols in his case before the Arkansas Supreme Court.
Source: arkansasonline.com