Point Austin: Celebrating the Kellers’ Exoneration

On a happy day, too many others endure criminal injustice

"...the Kellers are "actually innocent" and deserve not just exoneration but the (inevitably inadequate) financial compensation that has finally..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Cole's Posthumous Exoneration Is First for Texas

In clearing Timothy Cole's name, Travis Co. judge does what Lubbock officials refused to do

"...Innocence Project of Texas, it is the first posthumous exoneration in Texas history. "I find that Tim­othy Cole's reputation..."

Feb. 13, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Exoneration for Child Counselor Targeted by Strayhorn

After a four-year battle with the state, Bebe Gaines wins the right to work with foster kids again

"...Despite her exoneration, Gaines has been unable to find work in her..."

Aug. 22, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Learning From Our Mistakes

Free, but not exonerated, Fran and Dan Keller are the victims of a continuing injustice

"...testimony. But the ruling was not accompanied by actual exoneration from the allegedly heinous crimes...."

March 11, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Justice Too Long Delayed

Fran and Dan Keller continue to wait in vain for their exoneration

"...Rosemary Lehmberg, who had the authority to enable that exoneration, left it undone when she stepped down – saying..."

June 16, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Brian Banks

The true story of a high schooler falsely imprisoned

"...after a false sexual assault accusation but who found exoneration and a fresh start in the Atlanta Falcons...."

Aug. 9, 2019 Movie Review

Gook

An unlikely friendship develops in 1992 Los Angeles

"...Angeles riots that occurred in the wake of the exoneration of the white police officer alleged to have beaten..."

Sept. 29, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Yogurt Shop Suspect's Appeal Unsuccessful

Robert Springsteen's bid for full exoneration is blocked

"...latest effort to clear his name and receive full exoneration for his 2001 conviction in the notorious and still-unsolved..."

Dec. 30, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Conviction

Hilary Swank and Sam Rockwell star in this real-life legal drama in which a woman goes to law school in an attempt to exonerate her brother.

"...is not the brutal murderer of Katharina Brow, his exoneration means that the woman's real killer has escaped justice..."

Oct. 29, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Rampage

"...will be no chance for parole, repeat occurrences or exoneration, and somehow, the world will become a better place..."

Nov. 27, 1992 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Van Boven vs. the Texas Medical Board: Now At the State's Highest Court

Hearing latest step in doctor's lengthy fight

"...hopes to force the agency to fully acknowledge his exoneration from charges of wrongful behavior...."

Sept. 28, 2021 News Post by Michael King

Van Boven vs. the Texas Medical Board

TMB delays exoneration of Lakeway doctor

"...only authority is to either accept Burk­halter's ruling granting exoneration as is, or appeal it to a state district..."

Oct. 27, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Progress and Justice With the San Antonio Four

Women hope to help the rest of the wrongfully convicted

"...Nearly four months after the exoneration of a sexual assault conviction that sent the four..."

March 15, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Dr. Van Boven Goes to the State's Highest Court

Beleaguered doctor appeals personally to clear his name

"...the TMB to fully and clearly acknowledge his 2017 exoneration from charges of wrongful behavior in his Lakeway neurology..."

Sept. 29, 2021 News Post by Michael King

Kellers Exonerated, Await Compensation

Tears of joy and thanks precede hope of financial safety

"...conversation after they had signed the documents confirming their exoneration, Fran Keller said that she and Dan could finally..."

June 20, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Rooting Out the Causes of Wrongful Conviction

Commission would investigate wrongful convictions

"...state that since 1989 has seen well over 100 exonerations...."

March 8, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Truly Free

Exonerated at last, may Fran and Dan Keller finally "breathe free"

"...Moore told the Chronicle that under the law, the exoneration decision rested entirely on her as the "state's attorney,"..."

June 23, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Texas Book Festival 2022

"...A Memoir) at the Broken System: Prisons, Justice, and Exoneration panel...."

Nov. 8, 2022 Photo Gallery

One Step Closer to Preventing Wrongful Convictions

Measure gets nod on House floor

"...Jones McClendon, D-San Antonio, would create the Timothy Cole Exoneration Review Com­mis­sion, named for a man who died in..."

April 26, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

After 20 Years, Rosa Jimenez Is Exonerated for a Murder That Didn’t Happen

The child she was babysitting wasn’t murdered, judge says

"...With the exoneration granted, Jimenez was asked at a press conference minutes..."

Aug. 7, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Ken Paxton Blocks Payment to Formerly Incarcerated Man Declared Innocent

Declared innocent, Alfred Dewayne Brown has appealed for compensation due to unjust imprisonment

"...John Raley, to review the case. Raley confirmed the exoneration, and earlier this year, a state district judge declared..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Dr. Robert Van Boven, the Whistleblower

Lakeway neurologist battles hospitals, officials, and the "culture of silence"

"...restrictions on Van Boven's medical practice, and an eventual exoneration last December...."

April 20, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Kellers Exonerated!

D.A. Moore declares Kellers "actually innocent" of alleged crimes

"...at their Oak Hill child day care center. The exoneration also means the Kellers will become eligible for state..."

June 20, 2017 News Post by Michael King

“Yogurt Shop Murders” Appeal Rejected

Court offers no comment on Robert Springsteen's case

"...declare him actually innocent – thus preventing his full exoneration and a wrongful conviction payout of $720,000. He remains..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

“A New Beginning” for the San Antonio Four

Group exonerated 22 years after their high-profile arrest

"...The San Antonio Four were granted full exoneration by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals last Wednesday,..."

Dec. 2, 2016 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Southwest of Salem: The Story of the San Antonio Four

Doc chronicles a shameful chapter in San Antonio history

"...fight continues to this day – they are seeking exoneration of the crimes, which would lay the groundwork for..."

Sept. 16, 2016 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Guilty Until Proven Innocent

Falsely accused of sexual assault as a teen, Michael Arena is free but not exonerated

"...He harbors hope for his exoneration but recognizes that it may prove too tough. "We're..."

Oct. 9, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Point Austin: A Taste of Freedom

Thanks to those who fought for justice – the fight continues

"...for their roles in restoring justice. A Call for Exoneration..."

Dec. 6, 2013 News Column by Michael King

UPDATED: One Step Closer to Preventing Wrongful Convictions

Measure gets nod on House floor

"...Jones McClendon, D-San Antonio, would create the Timothy Cole Exoneration Review Commission, named for Cole who died in prison..."

April 23, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Will Texas Do Better?

First things first: Who's taking over the jurisprudence committee?

"...investigate and discipline alleged incidences of misconduct. With the exoneration of Michael Morton still fresh, and with Ken Anderson,..."

Dec. 7, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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