Friday’s Quick Clicks…

Governor of California Jerry Brown signs legislation authorizing $698, 400 pay-out to three wrongfully convicted individuals…

A Cook County Judge refused to grant a certificate of innocence to ex-death row inmate despite finding the man actually innocent…

Scott Henson named director of Texas Innocence Project…

In Alaska, the first of the “Fairbanks Four” leaves prison for halfway house…

Louisiana appeals court blocks release of “Angola Three” inmate Albert Woodfox…

3 responses to “Friday’s Quick Clicks…

  1. Lots of controversy still bubbling below the surface about the changes at the Texas Innocence Project, according to this blogger.

    http://blog.simplejustice.us/2015/06/17/innocence-inc/#more-24883

  2. Marty – wow! Trying to be as objective as I can, I have to say, some of it rings true. Human nature being what it is, no matter how altruistic we try to be, it always comes down eventually as “follow the money.”

  3. I agree, Phil. It’s always hard for an organization to remain true to the original cause. On the other hand, it takes money to free people. It’s a delicate balancing act.

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