Innocence Canada
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‘Tunnel vision’ of police blamed for wrongful murder conviction of 2 N.B. menPolice in Saint John, N.B., say "tunnel vision" was the main shortfall in a 1980s investigation that led to the wrongful conviction of two men for a murder they didn't commit.CanadaMar 7
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2 N.B. men to learn if they will be tried again after 1984 murder convictions quashedA hearing is set for Thursday involving Robert Mailman and Walter Gillespie at the Court of King's Bench, during which they will be represented by lawyers with Innocence Canada.CanadaJan 2, 2024
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Inquiry could probe police role in Nova Scotia wrongful conviction: justice advocateA justice advocate says a public inquiry may be needed to determine whether police in Nova Scotia broke the law when they destroyed evidence in the case of Glen Assoun.CanadaDec 4, 2023
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Indigenous man asks for bail pending minister’s decision on review of 1974 convictionInnocence Canada says it filed an application last month with Justice Minister Arif Virani for a review of ClarenceWoodhouse's conviction in the death of Ting Fong Chan.CanadaOct 23, 2023
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Conviction for murder 10-year-old Toronto girl in 1989 sent back to court of appealInnocence Canada says a man convicted of the murder of a 10-year-old Toronto girl more than three decades ago will have his chance at appeal.CrimeAug 10, 2023
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Indigenous leaders, advocates call for judicial reform to address systemic racism after murder acquittalManitoba's Indigenous community and Innocence Canada are calling for reforms to the justice system which negatively affect Indigenous people and result in false convictions.CanadaJul 19, 2023
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‘I feel free’: Judge acquits two Manitoba men convicted in 1973 killing in WinnipegBrian Anderson and Allan Woodhouse were sentenced to life in prison in the death of Ting Fong Chan, a restaurant worker who was fatally stabbed in 1973.CrimeJul 18, 2023
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New trial ordered for 2 Manitoba Indigenous men convicted of murder in landmark caseJustice Minister David Lametti is ordering a new trial for two Manitoba Indigenous men who were convicted of murder by an all-white jury in Winnipeg nearly 50 years ago.CanadaJun 23, 2023
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How the Liberals plan to overhaul the review process for wrongful convictionsThe bill is dubbed 'David and Joyce Milgaard's Law,' named for the man released in 1980 after being wrongfully imprisoned for 23 years, and his mother who fought to free him.CanadaFeb 16, 2023
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Federal justice minister orders appeal for Manitoba man in murder caseFederal Justice Minister David Lametti has referred the case of Robert Sanderson to the Manitoba Court of Appeal.CrimeFeb 13, 2023
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