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From AP News: Louisiana death row conviction overturned as man’s lawyers cite faulty forensic analysis

Renard Bridgewater 5/8/25 Renard Bridgewater 5/8/25

From AP News: Louisiana death row conviction overturned as man’s lawyers cite faulty forensic analysis

AP News journalists Jack Brook and Sara Cline discuss the bite mark “junk science” that led to Jimmie Duncan’s wrongful conviction, his conviction being overturned, and what that means for proposed legislation that looks to restrict the time that post-conviction appeals can be filed.

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Non-Unanimous “Jim Crow” Jury Conviction Bill Passes Out of Senate Committee

Renard Bridgewater 4/29/25 Renard Bridgewater 4/29/25

Non-Unanimous “Jim Crow” Jury Conviction Bill Passes Out of Senate Committee

Senate Bill 218 heads to the Senate floor after strong bipartisan vote in favor of rectifying unconstitutional Jim Crow Juries!

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The Promise of Justice Initiative’s Statement on Louisiana Supreme Court Denying Remedy to Those Convicted by Jim Crow Jury Verdicts

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The Promise of Justice Initiative’s Statement on Louisiana Supreme Court Denying Remedy to Those Convicted by Jim Crow Jury Verdicts

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Promise of Justice Initiative argues before Louisiana Supreme Court in Reddick v. Louisiana, a case that will decide the fate of 1,500 people who remain incarcerated as a result of Jim Crow juries

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Promise of Justice Initiative argues before Louisiana Supreme Court in Reddick v. Louisiana, a case that will decide the fate of 1,500 people who remain incarcerated as a result of Jim Crow juries

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Promise of Justice Marks Two Years Post Ramos v. Louisiana and Louisiana Supreme Court to Hear Argument on the Fate of 1500 cases on May 10, 2022

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Promise of Justice Marks Two Years Post Ramos v. Louisiana and Louisiana Supreme Court to Hear Argument on the Fate of 1500 cases on May 10, 2022

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House Bill 271 seeks to restore justice to people convicted by Jim Crow Juries

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House Bill 271 seeks to restore justice to people convicted by Jim Crow Juries

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Louisiana Supreme Court agrees to hear PJI Client’s Challenge to Jim Crow Juries

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Louisiana Supreme Court agrees to hear PJI Client’s Challenge to Jim Crow Juries

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PJI Client Brandon Jackson granted parole after serving 25 years in prison as a result of a non-unanimous jury conviction

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PJI Client Brandon Jackson granted parole after serving 25 years in prison as a result of a non-unanimous jury conviction

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Promise of Justice Initiative and Voice of the Experienced advocate for an end to Jim Crow Juries at Equal Justice Task Force

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Promise of Justice Initiative and Voice of the Experienced advocate for an end to Jim Crow Juries at Equal Justice Task Force

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Appellate Circuit Split on Whether People with Jim Crow Jury Convictions Should Get Any Remedy

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Appellate Circuit Split on Whether People with Jim Crow Jury Convictions Should Get Any Remedy

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Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal Holds Ramos Retroactive in PJI Case

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Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal Holds Ramos Retroactive in PJI Case

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Man Convicted By Unconstitutional Jury Practice for Firearm Possession, Sentenced to Life in Prison to Be Released

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Man Convicted By Unconstitutional Jury Practice for Firearm Possession, Sentenced to Life in Prison to Be Released

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Law Firm Antiracism Alliance and Professor Thomas Aiello file amicus brief in support of retroactive remedy for 120 Jim Crow jury cases

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Law Firm Antiracism Alliance and Professor Thomas Aiello file amicus brief in support of retroactive remedy for 120 Jim Crow jury cases

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Plaquemines Parish Court Judge Rules That Jim Crow Jury Client Will Receive a New Trial

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Plaquemines Parish Court Judge Rules That Jim Crow Jury Client Will Receive a New Trial

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Promise of Justice Initiative Applauds State Court Decision to Vacate Non-Unanimous Jury Conviction

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Promise of Justice Initiative Applauds State Court Decision to Vacate Non-Unanimous Jury Conviction

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Promise of Justice Initiative Applauds Creation of Equal Justice Task Force

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Promise of Justice Initiative Applauds Creation of Equal Justice Task Force

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Statement on Louisiana House Judiciary Committee’s Failure to Pass House Bill 346

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Statement on Louisiana House Judiciary Committee’s Failure to Pass House Bill 346

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Statement in Response to U.S. Supreme Court Opinion in Edwards v. Vannoy

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Statement in Response to U.S. Supreme Court Opinion in Edwards v. Vannoy

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House Judiciary Committee Hears Emotional Testimony in Urging Lawmakers to Advance House Bill 346

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House Judiciary Committee Hears Emotional Testimony in Urging Lawmakers to Advance House Bill 346

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Promise of Justice Initiative Announces 1,000+ Requests for New Trials Filed on Behalf of Louisianans Serving Time Due to Jim Crow Jury Verdicts

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Promise of Justice Initiative Announces 1,000+ Requests for New Trials Filed on Behalf of Louisianans Serving Time Due to Jim Crow Jury Verdicts

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