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Citizen Portal News Delaware

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1 month ago

Delaware committee hears testimony on bill to preserve biological evidence Supporters told the Senate Corrections and Public Safety Committee SB214 would ensure biological evidence is preserved for post-conviction DNA testing; law-enforcement and court witnesses warned the state must address storage space, chain-of-custody and upfront costs before implementation.

Delaware is on the brink of modernizing its criminal justice system with a new bill that could revolutionize how biological evidence is preserved, potentially exonerating the innocent and solving cold cases.

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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1 month ago

Bill aims to ease compensation process for people wrongly convicted in Washington SB 5,520 would clarify definitions and filing requirements for state compensation to people wrongly convicted, extend filing deadlines, eliminate a waiver requirement, and allow monetary advances; advocates and exonerees said it fixes barriers that currently delay access to compensation.

A groundbreaking bill in Washington seeks to remove barriers for the wrongly convicted, making it easier for them to access compensation after proving their innocence.

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Citizen Portal News Tennessee

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4 months ago

Councilmember Capp reads resolution recognizing Oct. 2 as Wrongful Conviction Day; adoption not recorded Councilmember Capp read a resolution recognizing Oct. 2, 2025, as Wrongful Conviction Day in Nashville and Davidson County and invited exonerees for a presentation and photograph. The transcript records the reading and a direction to forward the resolution to the Tennessee Innocence Project; no council vote or formal adoption was recorded in the部分.

Nashville takes a stand for justice by declaring October 2, 2025, as Wrongful Conviction Day, honoring those wrongfully imprisoned and pushing for systemic change.

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Citizen Portal News Alabama

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9 months ago

Independent Litigator tackles wrongful incarceration of 7000 prisoners nationwide Litigator addresses unjust practices affecting thousands of incarcerated individuals in America.

A recent Jefferson County meeting revealed shocking statistics that up to 15% of prisoners may be innocent, sparking urgent discussions about the flaws in our criminal justice system.

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Citizen Portal News Tennessee

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11 months ago

Tennessee Senate passes House Bill 601 to allow reopening of innocence cases Senate Bill 601 creates pathway for wrongful convictions based on new evidence of innocence.

Tennessee's Senate has just passed a groundbreaking bill that gives the wrongfully convicted a chance to reopen their cases based on new evidence of innocence.

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Citizen Portal News Oregon

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11 months ago

Oregon court to issue certificates of innocence for wrongfully convicted individuals Oregon law allows courts to declare wrongful convictions and seal related records.

Oregon is taking a bold step towards justice with Senate Bill 1007, aiming to officially recognize wrongful convictions and seal the records of those exonerated.

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