Graves Prosecutor Under Misconduct Review

The Texas Bar has found 'just cause' to review allegations of prosecutorial misconduct against former D.A. Charles Sebesta Jr. for his 1994 capital prosecution of Anthony Graves.

"...Texas has found "just cause" to review allegations of prosecutorial misconduct against former Burleson County District Attorney Charles Sebesta..."

July 11, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Graves Prosecutor Under Misconduct Review

Charles Sebesta rejects innocence finding in 1994 prosecution

"...Texas has found “just cause” to review allegations of prosecutorial misconduct against former Burleson County District Attorney Charles Sebesta,..."

July 7, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Panel Emphasizes Need for Prosecutorial Oversight

Michael Morton's case is one of dozens in which misconduct has been alleged

"...Although courts have confirmed that prosecutorial misconduct occurred in 91 Texas criminal cases between 2004..."

April 6, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Group Accuses Morton Prosecutors of Gross Misconduct

Group files grievances with State Bar

"...Whether the lawyers or police engaged in misconduct at the time of Morton's prosecution has been the..."

Nov. 29, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Bill of the Week: Prosecuting the Prosecutors

DAs oppose proposal to expand criminal liability

"...to file a grievance with the State Bar, alleging prosecutorial misconduct, appears poised to pass, but a measure that..."

April 20, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Holding Prosecutors Accountable

Whitmire files bill to protect wrongfully convicted

"...limitations for filing with the State Bar grievances alleging prosecutorial misconduct...."

Feb. 26, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Petition Filed in Willingham Case

Innocence Project alleges misconduct in death row conviction

"...conviction was based on outdated arson forensics and possible prosecutorial misconduct...."

Sept. 27, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

More WilCo Maneuvering in Morton Case

Bradley trying to pull plug on investigation?

"...to pull the plug on an investigation into possible misconduct by his office? That depends on who you ask...."

Oct. 14, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Fairness, Consistency, Safety

Rosemary Lehmberg defends her record

"...to disclose was a mistake or whether it was prosecutorial misconduct. And I'm really interested in that. And I'm..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature

Nichols Execution: Another Texas death row travesty

Prosecutorial misconduct includes hiding crucial witness

"...His is a case plagued by prosecutorial misconduct and incomplete judicial review. Harris Co. officials withheld..."

March 2, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Conduct Unbecoming: Prosecutor Dealt Another Slap

Court finds assistant D.A. withheld evidence

"...been found by a court to have engaged in prosecutorial misconduct by failing to turn over evidence favorable to..."

June 11, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Holding Prosecutors Accountable

Anthony Graves seeks justice in wrongful conviction case

"...have a way to hold Sebesta accountable for the prosecutorial misconduct that sent him to prison for 16 years,..."

Jan. 31, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Holding Prosecutors Accountable

Anthony Graves seeking justice for wrongful conviction

"...have a way to hold Sebesta accountable for the prosecutorial misconduct that sent Graves to prison for 18 years,..."

Jan. 21, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

Ken Paxton Blocks Payment to Formerly Incarcerated Man Declared Innocent

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

"...Due to a prosecutorial "failing," the attorneys write, "An innocent man lost more..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Bradley Draws Challenge

Dem candidate throws hat in D.A.'s race

"...Morton as part of an ongoing inquiry into whether prosecutorial or police misconduct were responsible for Morton's conviction and..."

Nov. 4, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Lege Lines: The Score

Grading the Lege on women's health, drug policy, and criminal justice

"...which extends the statute of limitations for claims of prosecutorial misconduct made to the State Bar of Texas, but..."

May 31, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

State Takes Over Morton Case

A.G.'s Office investigates wrongful conviction in WilCo

"...as the perpetrator. An inquiry into possible police and prosecutorial misconduct in the case is ongoing. For more on..."

Oct. 21, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Crime After Crime

Emotionally powerful doc about the fight to free a domestic abuse survivor from jail

"...– a draconian parole board, a jaw-dropping display of prosecutorial misconduct that ultimately leads to the entirety of the..."

Sept. 16, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Graves Sues for Innocence

Anthony Graves is seeking to have his name finally cleared

"...court found that his trial had been tainted by prosecutorial misconduct. Nonetheless – and without any physical evidence tying..."

Feb. 28, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Paper-Towel Ruling Goes to CCA

Ruling in writ hearing could lead to a retrial

"...– including that Jimenez should be declared innocent, that prosecutorial misconduct marred the original trial, and that Jimenez was..."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

The high court rules – solidly – against Texas in death-penalty case

"...claims, and ruled that Banks could not prove that prosecutorial misconduct affected the outcome of his trial – which..."

March 5, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Supremes Take Banks Case

"...trial is widely believed to have been tainted by prosecutorial misconduct and ineffective defense counsel. "We are delighted with..."

April 25, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Breaking the Chain

Troubling questions persist in the Rodney Reed / Stacey Stites murder case.

"...defense. More importantly, a pattern of apparent police or prosecutorial mishandling of evidence in the case suggests that Reed's..."

March 1, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Headlines

"...a finding of "just cause" to review allegations of prosecutorial misconduct against former Burleson County District Attorney Charles Sebesta..."

July 11, 2014 News Feature

Naked City

A study looks at how, when, and why innocent prisoners ever get exonerated

"...Tulia defendants, whose convictions were tainted by police and prosecutorial misconduct). By that strict standard, they found 328 exonerations..."

May 7, 2004 News Feature by Rita Radostitz

Sticking to His Guns on the Wrong Guy

Former sheriff's sergeant doesn't help WilCo's case of justice gone awry

"...an inquiry into whether police or prosecutors engaged in misconduct during the investigation and trial of Morton for his..."

Nov. 25, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Graves Wakes From Justice System 'Nightmare'

After almost two decades behind bars, Graves declared innocent

"...Appeals overturned Graves' conviction in 2006 based on Sebesta's misconduct. Nonetheless, the state vowed to retry Graves, and Sebesta..."

Nov. 5, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...released the results of an extensive nationwide investigation into prosecutorial misconduct. For the report, titled "Harmful Error," veteran journalist..."

July 4, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Reed Appeals 'Conviction of an Innocent Man'

A federal appeal attacks the state's 'airtight" case against death-row inmate Rodney Reed.

"...Feb. 14, attorneys from the Texas Defender Service, alleging prosecutorial misconduct, inept investigative work, and ineffective assistance of counsel,..."

Feb. 28, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Court Rejects New Evidence in Rodney Reed Death Penalty Case

Reed has long claimed innocence

"...is an innocent man. Texans should be outraged that prosecutorial misconduct is going unchecked and the State is being..."

June 30, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

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