CIFS 1st Quarter 2023 Newsletter
The 9th edition of CIFS newsletter is now available. For your copy, use the “download” button....
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Woman convicted of murder 22 years ago denied release despite changed evidence
Tasha Shelby’s relief was denied by a federal magistrate judge last week. Tasha was convicted of...
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Medical Examiner McGee’s role in Jensen murder case under review
“RAMSEY COUNTY, Minn. (FOX 9) – As prosecutors and judges continue to dissect the forensic work...
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Questions about validity of shaken baby syndrome not enough to give Texas death row inmate new trial, court rules
Robert Roberson was denied a new trial in Texas this week where he is convicted for...
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Wrongful Conviction Podcast with Maggie Freleng: Tasha Shelby
Maggie Freleng talks with Tasha Shelby, wrongfully convicted in MS for 22 years for the death...
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SCOTUS grants the petition for writ of certiorari to Areli Escobar and vacates the judgment of Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
The Supreme Court of the United States has reversed the decision of the Texas Court of...
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Guilty until proven innocent- Keith Findley has been working to free wrongfully convicted inmates for 25 years
Co-founder of CIFS, Keith Findley is highlighted in the Isthmus as he enters his 25th year...
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Forensic Justice Institute
CIFS is once again partnering with the State Bar of Wisconsin to bring the Forensic Justice...
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Columbus man released on bond after new trial granted in 2002 ‘shaken baby’ case
The Columbus Dispatch covers the story of our client Alan Butts and his release from prison....
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Freedom for Alan Butts! Ohio Wrongful Conviction Overturned
Freedom for Alan Butts! The Ohio Innocence Project, the Center for Integrity in Forensic Sciences, and...
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