DNA proves prisoner innocent after 16 years
Gene Bibbins, released after 16 years in a Louisiana rape case, was cleared by two preliminary DNA tests showing he did not commit the crime. The conviction remains pending official reversal while Bibbins, free on bond, awaits final action under a new DNA-access law that aided his testing.
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Nebraska high court rejects increase in Teena Brandon murder damages
The Nebraska Supreme Court refused to raise the verdict for JoAnn Brandon tied to Teena Brandon’s murder dramatized in Boys Don’t Cry. The mother had sought more than $350,000, but was awarded $98,223 as she alleged Sheriff indifference led to the killing.
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Michigan officials charged in forged license scheme
A couple and two secretary of state employees face conspiracy and selling forged driver's licenses. Rogelio Gonzales steered undercover officers to the Pontiac office where his wife interpreted and two staff issued fake licenses. Prosecutor David Gorcyca says thousands of licenses may have been sold.
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Illinois families oppose clemency for death row inmates
About 50 families of murder victims met with Gov. George Ryan to oppose clemency for death row inmates while he pursues capital case reforms. Ryan halted executions nearly three years ago after courts found 13 wrongful convictions, and roughly 140 death row inmates have sought commutations.
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