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"The transparency measures in LB352 can avoid the nightmare of 'The Innocent Man' case from happening in Nebraska. We urge the Nebraska legislature to pass it this session." - John Grisham & Christy Sheppard
Guest Opinion: Nebraska can protect next ‘Innocent Man’
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What would a person say to get out of jail? The answer came too late in the case of Ron Williamson and Dennis Fritz, who were wrongfully convicted of raping4 days ago
****ACTION ALERT**** Nebraskans: We have a chance to protect innocent people and crime victims against unreliable jailhouse informant testimony. Urge Speaker Scheer to designate LB 352 a priority bill to protect people against false jailhouse witness testimony. Call and we’ll connect you at 308-365-1189 or email him in one easy click by clicking through to the action page below.
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Take action to protect the innocent from jailhouse informants in Nebraska
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Take a stand against wrongful convictions and jailhouse informants by contacting Speaker Jim Scheer.2 weeks ago
The state should not be able to use unreliable evidence to convict. A Nebraska bill would ensure the reliability of jailhouse informant testimony by requiring disclosure of informants at least 30 days before trial and having judges hold pretrial hearings to screen out unreliable jailhouse witness statements.
Lincoln senator's bill takes aim at jailhouse testimony
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Morfeld's bill aims to reduce wrongful conviction from false jailhouse witness testimony.2 weeks ago
Last week Kansas City reported over 300 accidents due to black ice on roads. Unfortunately MIP client Faye Jacobs was in one of them. Released, but not yet exonerated, Faye is still working to restart her life. She has a new job, but needs transportation to get there. Can you help?
Click here to support Faye Needs New Wheels organized by Midwest Innocence Project
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Last week Kansas City reported over 300 accidents due to black ice on roads, and unfortunately Faye Jacobs was one of those unlucky people. Faye is unharmed, but her car was totaled in the accident. Faye's life, especially getting to and from work, is very dependent on her car. Faye is a client o...2 weeks ago
Couldn't donate much but probably every little bit helps someone who is getting on with her life.
Last May, the Kansas Governor signed a law to compensate exonerated individuals, like Floyd Bledsoe, for the time they lost wrongfully incarcerated. Yet, 7 months after filing his petition for compensation, Floyd is still waiting.
Man questions what it takes to prove a wrongful conviction in Kansas
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How many times does a person have to prove they are innocent of a crime? Floyd Bledsoe says in Kansas it never ends.2 weeks ago
This man has been put through hell by the state of KANSAS and they don't seem to even care, Lost his home, family,job and anything else a man values,,and KANSAS continues to torture him by withholding what they owe him,, If I were still living in Kansas and owed them money do ya think they would want me to pay them,, how about all other bills owed,, ??
Floyd has been through enough. He has a wife and family, including a new baby girl. Kansas passed the bill, now they need to distribute the funds to those who have been wrongfully convicted.
Well. We had Sam Brownback to thank for the financial status of Kansas. Thank goodness he’s gone. Maybe the new governor will Make things right.
"We are committed to faithfully administering the new mistaken-conviction statute the legislature enacted," [Attorney General Derek] Schmidt said in a news release. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna949861
This story done by KCTV5 in Kansas City quotes Floyd as saying: "My kids don't call me Dad. They call another man Dad. They call me Floyd." This is so sad it makes me cry. These are the TRAGIC consequences that result from wrongful convictions. http://www.kctv5.com/clip/14026003/until-proven-innocent-life-after-prison-for-3-men-now-free-after-wrongful-conviction
Do the right thing Kansas.
Abbie Casey
They should investigate the 43rd district of Missouri!!
They were quick to lock him up though. The man has waited long enough.
No less< than $1,000,000 per year
Tune in to KCTV5 News Kansas City tonight to get an update on Floyd Bledsoe and the Kansas compensation law.
Angie Ricono
Floyd Bledsoe was released from prison three years ago.
Freed due to a confession that was backed by DNA evidence.
His brother committed the crime.
Bledsoe shook hands with then KS Governor Colyer when new legislation was signed to grant wrongfully convicted people compensation.
Tonight we have a reality check- KS has not officially agreed he's innocent. Our investigation at 10pm
KCTV5 News Kansas City Midwest Innocence Project
3 weeks ago
THE STATE OF KANSAS is committing a crime by withholding what they really owe him after putting him through so much hell
This story done by KCTV5 in Kansas City quotes Floyd as saying: "My kids don't call me Dad. They call another man Dad. They call me Floyd." This is so sad it makes me cry. These are the TRAGIC consequences that result from wrongful convictions. http://www.kctv5.com/clip/14026003/until-proven-innocent-life-after-prison-for-3-men-now-free-after-wrongful-conviction