A bit older, but good article...
http://www.thenation.com/article/168349/rodney-reed-another-innocent-man-texas-death-row
http://www.thenation.com/article/168349/rodney-reed-another-innocent-man-texas-death-row
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http://www.statesman.com/news/news/...hearing-set-for-death-row-inmate-rodne/njFkj/
I really have a problem when they deny DNA testing in these cases.
A&E has a two hour special tonight @ 8 pm ct on the Rodney Reed case. My guess is that he will be portrayed as another innocent man being railroaded by the evil justice system.<modsnip>.
Two points.
If there is compelling evidence of his guilt you should at least post a link since you seem to suggest there is.
Also, absent that, the standard is supposed to be something like "beyond a reasonable doubt".
Considering that 3% to 5% of people jailed in America are factually innocent, that is according to experts, obviously the standard is orders of magnitude lower. But how low should it be? Where were you when the murder occurred?
Reasonable doubt can be raised in this case in a few sentences. Anyone can read a quick news version and have reasonable doubt. There either is compelling evidence that negates that skepticism, or there is not. So far I have not seen it.
My best guess is that there is <10% chance that he is guilty but ~100% chance that he made the mistake of being a black guy who was nailing the wife of a white cop. I don't support adultery but it's not something that should be fatal, except perhaps in the first moments it is discovered.
Since you want some facts, here's one, she wasn't married to a white cop as you stated.
So? That means what?
http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/30/us-usa-illinois-murder-innocence-idUSKBN0IJ21I20141030
Northwestern University journalism students instrumental in getting Anthony Porter freed from death row. Seems an investigator for the project got another man to falsely admit to the crime & Porter was released. The other man was convicted but has now claimed he falsely claimed to the crime & a judge freed him. This was the case that led to abolishing the death penalty in Illinois. I wonder if the NU students will admit their mistake? NOT.
The family of the victim also believes this man is innocent.
I think THAT should count for something. :twocents: