22 November 2005

Harold Wilson exonerated from PA death row

I wonder how many innocent people were killed before DNA testing was available.

From Amnesty International:
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More than 16 years after a Pennsylvania jury returned three death sentences against Harold Wilson, new DNA evidence has led to his acquittal. During Wilson's 1989 capital trial, the prosecution used racially discriminatory practices in selecting the jury.

To view a press release about this from the Death Penalty Information Center, click here.

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