Supreme Court to consider overturning Richard Glossip’s murder conviction
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the appeal of Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip, who maintains his innocence despite multiple execution attempts by the state. Glossip was sentenced in 1997 for the commissioned murder of a motel owner where he worked. Arguments in the case are scheduled for the fall, and Glossip now […]
Missouri man sues for wrongful conviction after nearly 28 years in prison
Lamar Johnson, 50, is facing an unspecified lawsuit against the city of St. Louis and eight police officers who he claims “detained, arrested, and framed him for a murder he did not commit.” is seeking compensation for damages. Mr. Johnson was imprisoned for nearly 28 years for shooting and killing Marcus Boyd in 1994, which […]