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Louisiana Voters Overwhelmingly Support Relief for People Convicted by Non-Unanimous Juries
Only about one-third of respondents indicated a belief that people convicted by Jim Crow juries should continue to serve their full sentences without review, while the strong majority favoring reconsideration underscores the public’s belief that Louisiana must correct these unconstitutional outcomes.
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.
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!