Tim Cole panel begins yearlong look at judicial safeguards
By DAVE MONTGOMERY AUSTIN — A blue-ribbon panel named after a wrongfully convicted inmate from Fort Worth is beginning a prolonged mission toward reforming criminal justice in Texas, fueled by a ballooning controversy over the possibility that the state may... read the full story
Off the Kuff: More heat on Perry over the Forensic Science Commission
The Chicago Tribune provides further evidence that gutting of the Texas Forensic Science Commission was all about politics. Just months before the controversial removal of three members of a state commission investigating the forensics that led to a Texas man’s... read the full story
TRAIL BLAZERS: Senate committee will examine Todd Willingham case
Sen. John Whitmire said to mark Nov. 10 on the calendar in pencil. That's when he expects the Senate Criminal Justice Committee to convene a special hearing to see what's going on with the Texas Forensic Science Commission and its investigation into the arson... read the full story
Burleson scientist says she's 'suspicious' of Perry's motives in overhaulin
By DAVE MONTGOMERY AUSTIN — Three ousted members of the Texas Forensic Science Commission said Thursday that their abrupt removal by Gov. Rick Perry this week could slow the panel’s efforts to determine if a flawed arson investigation led to the execution... read the full story
Burleson scientist says she's 'suspicious' of Perry's motives in overhaulin
By DAVE MONTGOMERY AUSTIN — Three ousted members of the Texas Forensic Science Commission said Thursday that their abrupt removal by Gov. Rick Perry this week could slow the panel’s efforts to determine if a flawed arson investigation led to the execution... read the full story
Texas Moratorium Network: Gubernatorial Candidate Hank Gilbert on Rick...
Hank Gilbert, Democratic candidate for Texas governor, posted the following statement on his website concerning Governor Rick Perry’s removal of three members of the Texas Forensic Science Commission, which is looking into the Todd Willingham case: “Governor... read the full story
Eye on Williamson: The politics of death
There are several issues to deal with when it comes to Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s decision yesterday to remove three members of the Texas Forensic Science Commission (FSC). Including his appointment of Williamson County DA John Bradley as the new commissioner.... read the full story
Texas governor derails important review of forensics in Willingham murder c
The integrity of the prosecution in a criminal case, and thus the public’s faith in the justice system, can be severely eroded by news of mistakes, misconduct or sloppy investigations by those entrusted to ensure equal justice under the law. The Texas... read the full story
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