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Wow, that was written in 2005. Heartbreaking.

• Kaotique 5y ago
  It says that the case could not be re-opened because for that you need new evidence, but the evidence was just overlooked during the initial trial. Even if all the existing evidence is enough to prove your innocence you somehow need "new" evidence to reopen your case. This is not the first time this happened either. It is very hard to get justice even when you are obviously innocent.
  • macintux 5y ago
    https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2015/03/innocence-is-not-cause-for-exoneration-scalias-embarrassing-question-is-a-scandal-of-injustice.html https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2015/03/innocence-is-not... Have to wonder how many innocent people have been executed.
  • vmception 5y ago
    > The final piece of the puzzle came when the main witness recanted her testimony. /Facepalm