Sentences with phrase «for wrongful convictions»

Some justice systems have laws that allow for compensation and resources for wrongful convictions.

Common reasons for these wrongful convictions are faulty eyewitness accounts, use of «junk» science as evidence, and informants with conflicts of interest.

In today's case (Henry v. British Columbia) the Court awarded the Plaintiff over $ 8 million in damages for a wrongful conviction and some 27 years of incarceration.

Crown Liability: Wrongful Convictions There is a publication ban in this case, in the context of alleged prosecutorial liability for a wrongful conviction.

Sini has promised to establish a conviction integrity bureau that would look for wrongful convictions.

The Rev. A. R. Bernard, a prominent Brooklyn pastor whose congregation Mr. Stringer recently addressed, said the comptroller talked there about his settlements for wrongful convictions.

Payouts for wrongful convictions, hospital malpractice and violence at Rikers Island drove up costs.

The unit, now headed by acting DA Eric Gonzalez, helped 23 men regain their freedom, but so far no one in law enforcement has been held accountable for the wrongful convictions.

«This is an enormous problem for wrongful conviction; it's an enormous problem for constitutional rule - breaking,» says Natapoff, author of the book Snitching: Criminal Informants and the Erosion of American Justice.

The Court of Appeal allowed the appeal, citing Hill v. Hamilton Wentworth Police Services Board for the principle that a plaintiff suing for wrongful conviction (or in this case, wrongful detention) can not be held to have discovered the facts in support of his or her claim until there is a formal ruling or finding confirming the wrongful conviction (or detention).

Then he can sue in New York's Court of Claims for wrongful conviction.

The Supreme Court agreed with the $ 1.1 million payment for non-pecuniary damages but confirmed that an award of 3 million dollars for wrongful conviction was too much for this case:

If you were a fan of Making a Murderer, consider delving into Defrosting Cold Cases, which compiles evidence for both wrongful convictions and crimes for which no one has yet been brought to justice.

In 2012, Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning apologized to Parker for the wrongful conviction.

According to Illinois statute, certificates of innocence can only be rewarded to those who actually served time in prison for their wrongful convictions.

This 1988 film is an older one but still a must - watch for wrongful conviction junkies.

(Protess says he sifts through thousands of cases for wrongful convictions.)

After serving 18 years for this wrongful conviction, Avery was free only two years before being arrested once again.

This office helps to better serve many of our clients incarcerated in Western Pennsylvania and build upon our movement for wrongful conviction reform statewide.

In 2012 he was (finally) compensated for his wrongful conviction through an individual claims bill.

To Everyone who has a love one in jail for wrongful conviction, keep PRAYING and Fighting.

[that wouldn't be allowed in under normal circumstances] and the very fact that deposed officers in a major civil case * where their own assets were on the line as the insurance for wrongful conviction suits dropped them * were allowed to step one foot on that property?

[35] While the allegations against the Settling Defendants and non-settling defendants were based upon different allegations of fault, the relief sought was essentially the same: compensation for a wrongful conviction and some 27 years of incarceration.

In 2003, Avery filed a $ 36 - million civil lawsuit against Manitowoc County, its former sheriff, and its former district attorney for wrongful conviction and imprisonment.

Going forward, courts must examine evidence more critically in child protection and criminal cases, particularly those implicating the rights of accused persons; the potential for a wrongful conviction casts an eerie shadow.

The Project works to educate all stakeholders in the criminal justice system on the reasons for wrongful convictions, and to promote policies that will prevent such tragedies from occurring.

[2] Mr. Henry brought a civil suit against the City of Vancouver («City»), the Attorney General of British Columbia («AGBC»), and the Attorney General of Canada («AGC»), seeking damages for his wrongful convictions and imprisonment.

«Building Relationships to Build Business — and Using Facebook to Do It Main $ 101M for Wrongful Conviction»

In this civil claim against the Province the claimant was awarded over $ 8 million for his wrongful conviction and subsequent incarceration.

The reasons for these wrongful convictions can be intentional malfeasance by the prosecutors or the police, but it can also include bad forensic science or flaws in the investigation.