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Texas death row exoneree Clarence Brandley has passed away

September 10, 2018September 11, 2018 Kristin Clarence Brandley, exoneration, innocence, Wrongfully Convicted

Clarence Brandley, who spent nine years on death row in Texas before his exoneration in 1990, passed away on September 2, 2018 at the age of 66. He came within six days of being executed for a crime he did not commit.

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TCADP August 2016 Alert: Demanding justice

August 1, 2016August 1, 2016 Kristin executions, innocence, jeff wood, law of parties

In this edition of our monthly alert, you’ll find information about the three executions scheduled to occur in Texas this month and an opportunity to take action to stop the execution of Jeff Wood, who was sentenced to death under the Texas Law of Parties. You’ll also find a preview of some exciting events we’re hosting this fall.

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Prosecutors drop charges against Kerry Max Cook in 40-year-old case

June 6, 2016June 10, 2016 Kristin innocence, Kerry Max Cook

Today, in an astounding turn of events, prosecutors in Smith County dropped capital murder charges against Kerry Max Cook, in light of new evidence that severely undermined their case against him. Cook spent 20 years on death row in Texas.

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Max Soffar dies on Texas death row after 35 years in prison; strong claim of innocence

April 25, 2016May 3, 2016 Kristin death penalty, innocence, Texas

Max Soffar, who spent 35 years on Texas’ death row – died of complications from liver cancer on Sunday, April 24, 2016.  He was diagnosed in the fall of 2014, when doctors told him he had only months to live.  The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit was scheduled to hear oral arguments […]

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Attorneys for Rodney Reed file new appeal

February 13, 2015February 16, 2015 Kristin execution, forensic science, innocence

Yesterday, attorneys for Rodney Reed filed a new appeal in Bastrop County based on new witness testimony and forensic evidence that supports their client’s innocence.  Reed is scheduled to be put to death by the State of Texas on March 5 for the 1996 murder of Stacy Stites.  Reed claims that he and Stites were romantically involved.  His […]

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Upcoming events

TCADP 2019 Annual Conference; Saturday, February 16, 2019 at St. David’s Episcopal Church in downtown Austin.

Amplify Austin, February 28 to March 1, 2019

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Executions in 2019

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February 28: Billie Coble
March 28: Patrick Murphy, Jr.
April 11: Mark Robertson
April 24: John King
May 2: Dexter Johnson
September 4: Billy Crutsinger

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January 30: Robert Jennings

Stays Granted
January 14: Blaine Milam (execution scheduled for 1/15/19)

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