Freed death row inmate: 'I want to go get something to eat'

[airdvr 210]

http://www.myfoxal.com/story/24946389/death-row-inmate-released-after-30-years-wrongfully-accused?utm_content=buffer0812b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

30 years...Holy Andy Dufresne! I'd be interested to know what the new evidence was.

Please don't dent the planet.

Destinations by Roxanne

[wmw999 2,593]

I think the biggest new evidence is that being black and convenient in the south isn't enough.

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Ford's trial had been "profoundly compromised by inexperienced counsel and by the unconstitutional suppression of evidence, including information from an informant." They also cited what they said was a suppressed police report related to the time of the crime and evidence involving the murder weapon.

Wendy P.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

[kallend 2,156]

Yet another reason why the death penalty is WRONG and should be abolished.

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The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one.

[Amazon 7]

kallend

Yet another reason why the death penalty is WRONG and should be abolished.

That will happen in First World States as they have in First World Countries.

In America's version of the third world... do not hold your breath

[lawrocket 3]

kallend

Yet another reason why the death penalty is WRONG and should be abolished.

SO are you like me? Not philosophically opposed to the death penalty, but opposed to how it's being used?

My wife is hotter than your wife.

[airdvr 210]

Wondering how, in 30 years this never came to light before. Surely there must have been appeal after appeal. And, 30 years on DR is wrong...and $340K in punitive damages is a joke. I'll bet you give that guy 340 large and he's dead or broke in 2 years.

Please don't dent the planet.

Destinations by Roxanne

[wolfriverjoe 1,523]

One key witness/informant admitted to falsely testifying at the trial.

The perjury was committed because the "witness" got a break by giving the DA this guy.

"There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy

"~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo

[SkyDekker 1,465]

wmw999

I think the biggest new evidence is that being black and convenient in the south isn't enough.

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Ford's trial had been "profoundly compromised by inexperienced counsel and by the unconstitutional suppression of evidence, including information from an informant." They also cited what they said was a suppressed police report related to the time of the crime and evidence involving the murder weapon.

Wendy P.

And none of them will go to prison for what they have done.

[Amazon 7]

wolfriverjoe

One key witness/informant admitted to falsely testifying at the trial.

The perjury was committed because the "witness" got a break by giving the DA this guy.

Personally I think the DA who would prosecute in that way needs to go to jail for life.

[turtlespeed 226]

Amazon

***One key witness/informant admitted to falsely testifying at the trial.

The perjury was committed because the "witness" got a break by giving the DA this guy.

Personally I think the DA who would prosecute in that way needs to go to jail for life.

I agree. We should make that law as well as the death penalty.
I think we should give them the same sentence they were a part of securing.

I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama
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