Tag: Wrongful Conviction
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Expert Calls for Broad Inquiry Into Science of Shaken Baby Syndrome
Introduction: A call for a broader look at shaken baby syndrome science When a man spent nearly six years in jail for allegedly shaking his baby, new medical revelations about the child’s health have sparked renewed debates over the science behind shaken baby syndrome (SBS). An expert-led call for a broad inquiry into the conditions,…
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Texas Court Halts Death Row Execution for Roberson
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals halts execution in high-profile death penalty case The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals granted a stay of execution on Thursday for death row inmate Robert Roberson, who has long insisted he did not murder his 2-year-old daughter, Nikki Curtis. The court’s order suggests the conviction hinged on a clinical diagnosis—shaken…
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Texas Court Stays Robert Roberson’s Execution Over SBB Syndrome
Texas Court Grants Stay in High-Profile Death Penalty Case In a highly scrutinized decision, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals granted a stay of execution for death row inmate Robert Roberson. The ruling suspended an October 16 execution date as the court considered Roberson’s longstanding claim of innocence in the 2-year-old daughter Nikki Curtis’s death.…
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The Controversy Surrounding Prosecutor General’s Comments on Iwao Hakamada
Understanding the Hakamada Case The case of Iwao Hakamada, who was wrongfully convicted for the murder of four family members, is one of Japan’s most notorious miscarriages of justice. After spending nearly 50 years on death row, he was exonerated in 2014 when new evidence emerged during a retrial. This moment sparked significant debate about…
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The Case of Iwao Hakamada: Defamation and Legal Battles
Introduction The case of Iwao Hakamada, a man wrongfully convicted of murder and sentenced to death, has reopened wounds in Japan’s judicial system. With the recent re-examination of his conviction, questions arise regarding the actions and statements made by the Attorney General, which some claim have tarnished Hakamada’s reputation. This article delves into the implications…
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The Legal Battle Over Iwao Hakamada’s Honor: A New Trial Begins
Introduction The recent legal turmoil surrounding Iwao Hakamada, a man wrongfully convicted of a crime he did not commit, has reignited discussions about the ethics and responsibilities of Japan’s legal system. After a major victory in his retrial, a question looms: Did the Prosecutor General defame Hakamada’s honor? The Background of Hakamada’s Case Iwao Hakamada,…