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Nicholas Yarris: Incarcerated Until Proven Innocent
In 1982, Nicholas Yarris was convicted of the murder, rape and adduction of Linda May Craig, an employee of the Tri-State mall in Pennsylvania. He spent more than 21 years in prison for a crime he did not commit.
The Witnesses Against Stanley 'Tookie' Williams
The Los Angeles District Attorney's office reputed the claim made by Stanley 'Tookie' Williams that all of the witnesses against him received freedom or vastly reduced sentences for their testimony.
Stanley Tookie Williams - The Crimes of Stanley 'Tookie' Williams
On March 11, 1979, Stanley 'Tookie' Williams murdered three members of the Yang family at their motel in Los Angeles. Here are the details of that crime from the The Los Angeles County District Attorney's response to Williams petition for executive clemency.
The Crimes of Stanley 'Tookie' Williams
On February 28, 1979, Stanley Williams murdered Albert Lewis Owens during a robbery of a 7-Eleven convenience store in Whittier, California. Here are the details of that crime.
More Witnesses Against Stanley 'Tookie' Williams
The Los Angeles District Attorney's office counter the claim made by Stanley 'Tookie' Williams that all of the witnesses against him received consideration for their testimony.
The Evidence Against Stanley 'Tookie' Williams
The Los Angeles County District Attorney filed a response opposing Stanley 'Tookie' Williams' petition for executive clemency from California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger outlining the original evidence against him.
Accomplice Says Tookie Williams Fire Shots
Tony Sims, like Alfred Coward, was an accomplice in the 7-Eleven robbery-murder. However, Sims did not testify at Stanley 'Tookie' Williams' trial, because he was not granted immunity.
More Testimony Against Stanley 'Tookie' Williams
The Los Angeles District Attorney's office counter the claim made by Stanley 'Tookie' Williams that all of the witnesses against him received consideration for their testimony.
Post-Arrest Admission By Stanley 'Tookie' Williams
Stanley Williams implicated himself in the murders by making incriminating statements to Deputy Fueglein and Deputy Jones of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
Tookie Williams' Trial Behavior and Threats To Jurors
In the response to Stanley 'Tookie' Williams' petition for clemency, the Los Angeles County District Attorney filed a response outlining his behavior during his trial and his threat to the jurors who found him guilty.
Prosecutors Oppose 'Tookie' Williams' Clemency
The Los Angeles County District Attorney filed a response opposing Stanley 'Tookie' Williams' petition for executive clemency from California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Here are excerpts from that response.
Stanley 'Tookie' Williams' Plan to Escapee
In the response to Stanley 'Tookie' Williams' petition for clemency, the Los Angeles County District Attorney filed a response outlining evidence of his plot to escape from jail.
Stanley 'Tookie' Williams' Defense at Trial
The only defense offered at Stanley 'Tookie' Williams' murder trial was a series of alibi witnesses whose testimony was clearly not believed by the jury.
Stanley 'Tookie' Williams' Prison Record
In response to Stanley 'Tookie' Williams' petition for clemency, the Los Angeles District Attorney's office outlined in its response the prison discipline record of the notorious founder of the Crips gang.
History of Stanley 'Tookie' Williams' Appeals
Stanley 'Tookie' Williams' case has received extensive legal scrutiny in both state and federal court. Since his conviction in 1981, Williams has pursued multiple appeals and habeas corpus petitions.
Founder of the Crips Street Gang
In 1971, Stanley 'Tookie' Williams, along with Raymond Lee Washington, founded one of the most violent and predatory street gangs ever known, the Crips.
Ryan Matthews: Released by DNA
A man who was a teenager when he was sentenced to Louisiana's death row for the murder of a grocery store owner, has been released from prison after DNA testing of evidence connected to the case pointed at another suspect.
Ex-Death Row Inmate Sues Prosecutors
A death row inmate who spent 22 years in prison before he was exonerated by DNA testing in a rape and murder case, has filed a lawsuit that claims detectives and prosecutors in the case withheld evidence that could have proven him innocent.
Time Running Out for James Vernon Allridge III?
Relatives and supporters of a Texas death row inmate have increased their effort to have his sentence changed by the state Parole Board to life in prison after James Vernon Allridge III received an execution date of Aug. 26, 2004.