'Junk Science' Emerges in Graves Case

Refusing to throw in towel, prosecutors take another stab at death row inmate

"...the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the conviction of Anthony Graves, who was sentenced to death for..."

Oct. 16, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Revolting Door

The AFS Texas Documentary Tour: 'The Trials of Darryl Hunt'

"...The Trials of Darryl Hunt chronicles a wrongfully convicted man's 20-year struggle to extricate himself from the..."

Sept. 8, 2006 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

The Eighth Street Survivors

They came out to protest police brutality. They were met by a life-altering wave of police violence. Eight months later, they still await justice and change.

"...something of a crusader, taking and winning cases involving wrongful imprisonment, deaths in jails and nursing homes, sexual abuse..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Judge Chantal Eldridge Under Fire in Rape Case

D.A. seeks judge's recusal in sexual assault case awaiting sentencing

"...bias: "Her favoritism became so extreme as to be wrongful and inappropriate in proceedings after the jury's guilty verdict."..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Top 10 Local Stories

The year in Austin: from the APD to urban rail

"...Fran and Dan Keller were freed two decades after conviction on fantastical ritual child abuse charges: next step, exoneration...."

Jan. 3, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Freedom for the Kellers

Fran and Dan released after 21 years for 'satanic abuse'

"...agreed to that finding, and agreed that the Kel­lers conviction should be overturned, triggered a provision of state law..."

Dec. 6, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Who Says You're Drunk?

Bars and bartenders may help you tie one on – but they're also expected to cut you off just this side of 'intoxication'

"...dead at 5:59am. Rackley, who already had a DWI conviction three years prior, was charged with intoxication manslaughter and..."

July 5, 2013 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Did Texas Execute an Innocent Man?

A new law review article raises questions about the Carlos De Luna case

"...Review publishes “Los Tocayos Carlos: An Anatomy of a Wrongful Execution,” dedicating the entire issue to unfolding the De..."

May 15, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

More WilCo Maneuvering in Morton Case

Bradley trying to pull plug on investigation?

"...day that the Court of Criminal Appeals vacated the conviction of Michael Morton, imprisoned in 1987 for slaying his..."

Oct. 14, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

This Way to the Big Top!

From budget disaster to hysterical bloodletting, the legislative circus is back in town

"...week, 43 men in Texas have been exonerated via post-conviction DNA testing, and in the majority of those wrongful..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Anthony Graves Freed

After 18 years, state dismisses case against Graves

"...U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned Graves' capital murder conviction, in part because of prosecutorial misconduct related to the..."

Oct. 28, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

SXSW 09 Film Lineup Announced

What's all the ruckus? Why, it's the SXSW Film lineup!

"...Gardev. Writer: Vladislav Todorov A man freed after a wrongful murder conviction enters a diabolical city full of decaying..."

Feb. 1, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

A Dose of Integrity for Texas Criminal Justice

The Court of Criminal Appeals has created an Integrity Unit – but can the CCA really be part of the solution when it's so much a part of the problem?

"...of law, and exonerees – for a forum on wrongful convictions, event organizer Sen. Rodney Ellis, D-Houston, told reporters..."

June 27, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...governments for DNA testing, and implements safeguards to prevent wrongful convictions and executions. The bill enhances rights for victims..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...was dropping – at least for now – its wrongful-death lawsuit against the city. See Signs of Calm in..."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...who himself served seven years in Virginia for a conviction he insists was wrongful. (He was a well-off stockbroker..."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Criminal Justice: Innocence Is No Defense

There are several dozen criminal justice reforms under consideration, and a handful might actually be enacted.

"...execution, SB 1045 would create an "Innocence Commission" on wrongful convictions, and SB 1607 would regulate state crime labs...."

April 11, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Feeling the Heat

A profile of the new Texas ACLU and Executive Director Will Harrell

"...by reference to the recent headline Austin case of wrongful homicide conviction, and the now-notorious James Byrd Jr. murder..."

April 27, 2001 News Feature by Michael Erard

Sterling Lands' New Mission

Sterling Lands II and the Eastside Social Action Coalition fight for equity in Austin's public schools.

"...gender lines"), but all shared a common thrust: the conviction that the district is failing to educate minority children,..."

Jan. 12, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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