The district court judge has found that Melissa Lucio is actually innocent. The opinion, that was unsealed yesterday, will go to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals for a final decision. Melissa remains on death row for the death of her two year old daughter, Mariah, in a tragic accident.
Innocence Project of Texas
非营利组织管理
Fort Worth，Texas 1,238 位关注者
IPTX works to free the innocent, reform criminal justice practices and educate the public about wrongful convictions
关于我们
Innocence Project of Texas (IPTX) is one of the leading innocence organizations in the country having freed 34 people since 2006. IPTX is dedicated to correcting past injustices, preventing future wrongful convictions and giving hope to people who feel they are out of options. The rate of wrongful convictions is estimated between 2% and 6% meaning that thousands of Texans are incarcerated today for crimes they did not commit. IPTX investigates claims of innocence and provides the wrongfully convicted with legal counsel at no cost. Our team evaluates over 1,000 innocence claims per year. At IPTX, we know that it is not enough to free the wrongfully convicted from incarceration. We have a responsibility to work toward a system that does not allow wrongful convictions to happen in the first place. We work to bring meaningful change in Texas to help achieve our vision that no one shall have their liberty wrongfully taken from them. One of our most important goals is to educate the public about wrongful convictions. Staff, along with exonerees, regularly speak to legal professionals, universities, civic and religious organization and others to shine a light on the causes and consequences of wrongful convictions. Community support is critical to ensuring that IPTX can continue its work to exonerate, reform and educate. Learn more about how you can be a part of our work to free the innocence by visiting our website or following us on social media.
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https://innocencetexas.org/
Innocence Project of Texas的外部链接
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- 非营利组织管理
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- 2-10 人
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- Fort Worth，Texas
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- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 2006
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- Legal Services
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300 Burnett St
US，Texas，Fort Worth，76102
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"...Roberson remains on death row, even as politicians, scientists and others—including the lead detective who investigated him and one of the jurors who convicted him—have spoken out on his behalf."
Shaken Baby Syndrome Has Been Discredited. Why Is Robert Roberson Still on Death Row?
scientificamerican.com
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We have 10 days to save the life of an innocent man. Add your voice to the growing chorus of people calling for clemency for #RobertRoberson by calling Governor Abbot now.
Urge Gov. Abbott to Stop Robert Roberson’s Execution
https://innocenceproject.org
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Today is the 11th Annual International Wrongful Conviction Day, a day to raise awareness about the innocence movement and recognize the profound importance of pursuing the truth. With Robert Roberson facing execution in just 15 days, we are asking you to raise your voice today to help save the life of an innocent man. Last week, the State of Missouri executed Marcellus Williams despite significant evidence of his innocence and the objections of the victim's family and the prosecutor's office. Together, we must stop the State of Texas from making the same irreversible mistake. Without intervention from the state, Robert will be executed on October 17th for a crime that never happened. He would be the first person in the U.S. executed based on the junk science hypothesis of "shaken baby syndrome." Robert has spent over 20 years on death row despite overwhelming evidence that his daughter's death was the result documented medical issues. Last week, a bipartisan group of 86 Texas legislators urged the Board of Pardons and Paroles to recommend clemency for Robert. His supporters include dozens of scientists and medical professionals and the lead detective in his case. Be a part of the fight to #SaveRoberson by adding your voice. HERE'S HOW YOU CAN HELP - TEXANS: Call Gov. Abbott and urge him to stop the execution: 361-264-9653 - Text “ROBERT” to 97016 to join his advocacy team. - Sign Robert’s petition and help us reach 100,000 supporters: https://saveroberson.org/ - Share Robert’s story far and wide using the social media toolkit: https://lnkd.in/gRZKcGG4 - Create a 30-second compelling video for Instagram and TikTok
Stop the Oct. 17 execution of Robert Roberson, an innocent father
https://innocenceproject.org
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State legislators met with #RobertRoberson this past Friday. A bipartisan group of 86 Texas legislators have urged the Board of Pardons and Paroles to recommend clemency. Without intervention from the state, Robert faces execution on Oct. 17th for a crime that didn't occur.
State reps visit Livingston prison to advocate for Palestine man on death row
ktre.com
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Tonight, Missouri executed an innocent man. Our hearts are with Marcellus and his loved ones. https://lnkd.in/e_izZgD3
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#MarcellusWilliams is scheduled to be executed by the state of Missouri in 9 hours for a crime he didn't commit. Robert Robert Roberson faces a similar fate in Texas on Oct. 17th without intervention. https://ow.ly/QBIp50TulaH
Editorial: Executions of the conceivably innocent are no better than human sacrifice
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We have one month to stop the execution of an innocent man. #RobertRoberson is scheduled for execution on Oct. 17th for a crime that never happened. Unless the courts or Governor Abbot intervene, Robert will be the first person in the U.S. executed based on the discredited shaken baby syndrome hypothesis. Here’s how you can help: - Text “ROBERT” to 97016 to join his advocacy team. - Signing Robert’s petition and help us reach 100,000 supporters: https://saveroberson.org/ - Texans: Call Gov. Abbott: and urge him to stop the execution: 361-320-8100 -Share Robert’s story far and wide using the social media toolkit: https://lnkd.in/gRZKcGG4 - Create a 30-second compelling video for Instagram and TikTok.
Stop the Oct. 17 execution of Robert Roberson, an innocent father
https://innocenceproject.org
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The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has denied Robert Roberson's appeal and motion for stay of execution. Robert is scheduled to be executed on Oct. 17 despite evidence that his daughter died of natural causes. Sign the petition: https://ow.ly/sj1z50Tm51q
Court Denies Robert Roberson’s Appeal and Motion for Stay of Execution