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El Paso Hosts Successful Tour with Juan Melendez

From September 25-27, 2010 El Pasoans Against the Death Penalty (EPADP), a chapter of TCADP, was proud to host !La Pena de Muerte No Mas!, a speaking tour featuring Juan Roberto […]

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Anthony Graves – Justice Denied?

TCADP has followed the Anthony Graves case for many years and remains concerned about his wrongful conviction. In 2007, TCADP recognized University of St. Thomas Associate Professor of Communications Nicole […]

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Editorials and Update on Cameron Todd Willingham

Rodger Jones, an editorial writer with the Dallas Morning News, is reporting on the Texas Death Penalty Blog that the Texas Forensic Science Commission has not endorsed a final report […]

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Final Judgment Expected from Forensic Science Commission in Willingham Case

Houston Chronicle columnist Rick Casey offers his perspective on this Friday’s meeting of the Texas Forensic Science Commission (“Forensic revolt again is in order,” September 12, 2010), when the commission […]

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TCADP Seeks Nominations for Annual Courage, Appreciation, and Media Awards

The TCADP Board of Directors is seeking nominations from TCADP members for the annual courage, appreciation, and media awards, which will be presented at the 2011 Annual Conference on February 19, 2011 in Austin. Please nominate worthy individuals and organizations that have made significant and selfless contributions to abolishing the death penalty in Texas. Nominations will be accepted from now until October 22, 2010. Learn more about the 2011 Annual Conference.

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North Texas Regional Training: October 2

Register now for TCADP’s North Texas Regional Leadership Training. This is the fifth regional training taking place this year in Texas.

The North Texas training is scheduled for Saturday, October 2, 2010 at Unity Church of Arlington (3525 South Bowen Road; Arlington, Texas 76016-4004). It is open to all TCADP members and supporters who live in Dallas, Ft. Worth, Denton, Waco, Nacogdoches, and surrounding areas.

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Op Ed: Addressing the Causes of Wrongful Convictions

On Sunday, September 5, 2010, the Houston Chronicle featured a must-read op ed from State Senator Rodney Ellis and Cory Session, the policy director for the Innocence Project of Texas and […]

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Gov. Commutes Death Sentence of Kevin Keith!

Great news!  Ohio Governor Ted Strickland has commuted the death sentence of Kevin Keith to life without parole.  Here’s an excerpt from his statement: “… despite the evidence supporting his […]