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Best Of: ‘Guilty Until Proven Innocent’ Explores The Exoneration Of Michael Morton
Posted on · A pro bono attorney shares his story of fighting for his client who spent 25 years in prison for a crime he did not commit.
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‘Guilty Until Proven Innocent’ Explores The Exoneration Of Michael Morton
Posted on · A pro bono attorney shares his story of fighting for his client who spent 25 years in prison for a crime he did not commit.
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Michael Morton: An Innocent Man’s 25-Year Journey from Prison to Peace
Posted on · In 1986, Michael Morton's wife, Christine, was murdered in their home just outside Austin, while he was away at work. Morton quickly became the prime suspect in the case and was eventually convicted of the murder, despite not much physical evidence. He was sentenced to life in prison. Nearly 25 years later, after attorneys from […]
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Indigent Caseloads, Michael Morton, and Third Ward Mural: Houston Matters for Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015
Posted on · You’ve heard this part of the Miranda rights before (if not in person, then at least on TV crime dramas): “You have a right to an attorney. If you cannot afford one, one will be provided for you…” Well, a lot of defendants can’t afford attorneys. That’s where public defenders come in, and sometimes private […]