Boston.com

Suspect linked to Ohio Craigslist killings was wanted by Texas officials for … Washington Post “Texas authorities are only interested in extradition if there is a conviction in Ohio,” Murphy wrote. Texas says it never authorized Beasley's release and filed two additional warrants for his arrest after the Texas Parole Authority learned he'd been … Texas Approved Craigslist Suspect Jail ReleaseSalon all 1,106 news articles »

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NEWS.com.au

Texas approved temporary jail release of parolee now linked to Ohio Craigslist … Washington Post “They said we don't want to waste our gas to come down there if he hasn't been convicted of anything,” she said Tuesday. “So Texas wanted him held, but you can't do that, you can't hold somebody indefinitely in a jail if they post bond. … Craigslist suspect was wanted as Texas parolee The Associated Press all 1,022 news articles »

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The Guardian

Hank Skinner, a $550 DNA test and the price of Texas justice? The Guardian The Texas court of criminal appeals rejected Skinner's application for DNA testing to be performed on blood taken from the murder scene, saying it prohibits post-conviction testing unless – and this is key – "a reasonable probability exists that DNA … and more »

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SMITH COUNTY, TX — Some bondsmen are claiming that jail overcrowding problems in Texas are hurting their business. Due to the level of overcrowding, defendants are being released on personal recognizance. Maria Salinas Avelar of Lone Star Bail Bonds in Smith County spoke to the media and said that the … View full post on Collateral Magazine

ABC News

Texas inmate cleared by DNA evidence freed after 25 years USA Today Morton could get as much as $2 million from the state in payment for wrongful conviction. The American-Statesman quotes Houston lawyer John Raley, who represented Morton, as saying his client is "thrilled." "He's eager to be released, … Michael Morton prison release ahead, Wilco murder investigation continuesExaminer.com Texas Man Imprisoned For Wife's Death To Be FreedHuffington Post Texas and RegionLubbockOnline.com all 506 news articles »

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MyFox Phoenix

Texas Man Imprisoned For Wife's Death To Be Freed Huffington Post A judge has said he would set terms for Morton's release, which is expected Tuesday or Wednesday. District Judge Sid Harle said it was up to a court of appeals to make a final determination on overturning Morton's conviction. … Michael Morton prison release ahead, Wilco murder investigation continuesExaminer.com all 275 news articles »

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Austin Chronicle

Perry the Executioner: Texas leads the country in executions, and Rick Perry … Austin Chronicle Bassett calls his experience on the FSC "enlightening" – he's a supporter of the death penalty, when used sparingly and in guilt-certain cases, but says that his time on the panel changed his "perspective on how post-conviction matters are handled in … and more »

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Hank Skinner Seeks DNA Testing Under New Law Texas Tribune Skinner for years has asked the state to release the evidence now for testing, but Texas courts have repeatedly rejected those requests. Citing restrictions in Texas' 2001 post-conviction DNA testing law, they ruled that Skinner should have had the … and more »

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Texas Again Sets Skinner Execution Date Texas Tribune The execution date also means that Skinner's lawyers must hurry to try to take advantage of a new state law that allows increased access to post-conviction DNA testing. In 2001, legislators passed a law allowing those who had already been convicted to … and more »

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MOUNT PLEASANT, TX – A court docket for bond forfeiture hearings was held last week, presided by County Judge Brian Lee. The county has not pursued forfeited bonds in some time. In fact, most of the legal professionals present could not remember a time when such a docket was held … View full post on Collateral Magazine