There is plenty of reasonable doubt in Joe Bryan’s case, but he has not been exonerated. Indeed, he was convicted twice by Texas courts. But the evidence against Joe is so dubious that even John Grisham is convinced that Joe is innocent. “I strongly believe Joe is...
Wrongful Convictions
Report: Too many death row defendants may be innocent
On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Nov 25, 2019 | Wrongful Convictions
Since 1973, 166 people on death row have been exonerated of the crimes they were convicted of. That’s 166 times when prosecutors and judges were certain, beyond any reasonable doubt, of the person’s guilt and were nevertheless wrong. According to the National Registry...
The cost of wrongful convictions: 20,000 lost years, and counting
On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Oct 5, 2018 | Wrongful Convictions
According to a recent report, The National Registry of Exonerations has finally hit a terrible milestone: victims on wrongful convictions who were later exonerated for crimes they didn't commit have now lost more than 20,000 years behind bars.Specifically, the...
Will prosecutorial misconduct commission become a reality in NY?
On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Aug 13, 2018 | Wrongful Convictions
Even though the legislative session may be over in New York, there are still some bills waiting for Gov. Cuomo’s signature, including one that seeks to create a commission charged with investigating allegations of prosecutorial misconduct. This particular bill —...
Victim of wrongful conviction free after more than two decades
On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Jul 16, 2018 | Wrongful Convictions
A 41-year-old Brooklyn man is now free after spending more than two decades in prison for a crime he claims he didn’t commit. This particular case is merely the most recent overturned conviction in a long line of cases involving retired NYPD Detective Louis Scarcella....
Do plea bargains prevent wrongful convictions? Yes and no.
On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Jun 6, 2018 | Wrongful Convictions
Conventional wisdom would dictate that those who plead guilty to crimes must be guilty of them. Why else would someone accept punishment for something they didn’t actually do? However, new research finds that in America at least, this natural link between guilt and...
Why doesn’t New York update its wrongful conviction law?
On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | May 24, 2018 | Wrongful Convictions
Despite repeated attempts by several lawmakers, New York’ wrongful conviction compensation statute hasn’t been updated in more than 10 years. In fact, while other states are activity amending their laws to provide more benefits to victims of wrongful convictions, New...
4 reasons why people were exonerated in 2017
On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Mar 30, 2018 | Wrongful Convictions
According to a recent report issued by The National Registry of Exonerations, there were at least 139 wrongfully-convicted individuals who were exonerated last year in the United States, with New York having the fourth most exonerations in the nation.On average, these...
Another bill seeks to amend New York’s wrongful conviction law
On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Mar 12, 2018 | Wrongful Convictions
A couple weeks ago, we told you about a re-introduced New York bill that is currently seeking to increase the benefits provided to victims of wrongful convictions. Among the benefits proposed by this legislation -- otherwise known as Assembly Bill 3894 -- include free...
Bill seeks to create new benefits for wrongful conviction victims
On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Feb 26, 2018 | Wrongful Convictions
Several New York lawmakers are sponsoring legislation that will, if passed, increase the benefits for those wrongfully convicted of criminal offenses.The bill -- otherwise known as Assembly Bill 3894 -- was actually first proposed early last year, but it failed to...
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