Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Update on Cameron Todd Willingham's Wrongful Execution

As discussed earlier on this blog, Cameron Todd Willingham was executed for  murder by arson of his three young children.  Throughout his trial and incarceration, Willingham claimed his innocence.    Forensic evidence later proved that Willingham did not commit the crimes.   

Now the Texas state bar has charged the prosecutor in the case with misconduct. This is the same prosecutor who in 2009 declared during a Nightline investigation that he was untroubled by the overwhelming evidence that showed Willingham's innocence.  According to the Innocence Project website:

"The bar accuses the former prosecutor, John H. Jackson, of obstruction of justice, making false statements and concealing evidence favorable to Willingham's defense, according to a disciplinary petition filed in Navarro County District Court this month." 

Co-Editor Brian Howe previously wrote on the topic.  Click here for his report.

 

 

 

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