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Wrongful Conviction — Case Files
Everything we've published on Wrongful Conviction — 3 case files, from 26 September 2026 to 13 October 2026.
A.B. Butler Case: How DNA Evidence Exposed a Wrongful Conviction After 16 Years in Prison
A.B. Butler spent more than 16 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. His case demonstrates how mistaken eyewitness identification can contribute to wrongful convictions and how advances in Y-chromosome DNA testing, supported by preserved biological evidence, can expose errors and help secure justice.
13 OCT 2026 · 7 min read
Anokhilal Case: When DNA Evidence Challenged a Death Sentence
Anokhilal case shows how forensic gaps and DNA evidence can shape wrongful convictions.
06 OCT 2026 · 10 min read
The Wrongful Conviction of Termaine Hicks: When Forensic Evidence Exposed a False Police Narrative
Termaine Hicks spent nearly 19 years in prison before forensic evidence, DNA testing and shooting analysis helped overturn his wrongful conviction.
27 SEPT 2026 · 14 min read