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The Ten Worst U.S. Prosecutors Named: Texas Leads List With Four
2007-08-24 15:05:00
The Ten Worst U.S. Prosecutors Named: Texas Lead s List With FourI started my blog, "Barbara's Journey Toward Justice" after reading "Journey Toward Justice", author Dennis Fritz. Dennis Fritz was wrongfully convicted of rape and murder in Ada, Oklahoma. A vote from a single juror saved him from the death penalty and he was sentenced to life behind bars. His co-defendant, Ronnie Williamson, was sentenced to death.April 15, 1999, both men were exonerated with the help of Barry Scheck and irrefutable DNA evidence. Ronald Williamson was exonerated five days before his scheduled execution.Both Fritz and Williamsom spent 12 tortuous years behind bars. Mr. Williamson died Dec. 4 at age 51, five years after he was freed from prison and nearly seven weeks after being told he had cirrhosis of the liver. Dennis Fritz is now an author and works with The Innocence Project. He enjoys his freedom to the fullest.The book, "The Innocent Man", by author John Grisham, is mainly Ron Williamson's stor...
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Tommy Ward Innocent A Message From His Sister
2007-08-23 03:38:00
Tommy Ward 's sister Joice sent me an email along with a comment on my blog, "Barbara's Journey Toward Justice". The email she wrote to me was heartbreaking. She knows her brother Tommy Ward is innocent and has the facts to prove it. Never mind that the police had no real evidence against him, no motive, no prior knowledge of the victim, no crime scene clues, such as fingerprints, blood, semen, hair, saliva, footprints and there was no crime scene. And in spite of the fact that Tommy Ward's dream of the killing has been proven false - and proven false again and again in multiple ways. I guess that means nothing to the court of law and Ada, Oklahoma police. And for the interrogators from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. Joice does read my blog, please post any comments or your thoughts to her here. Joice may God Bless you and your family and with His help your brother Tommy Ward and Karl Fontenot will be set free.Here is the story of Tommy Ward and Karl Fontenot for peop...
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Dennis Fritz's Book Journey Toward Justice Now Available From The Roundhous
2007-08-23 02:30:00
Dennis Fritz 's Book , "Journey Toward Justice " is now available from The Roundhouse GroupNorth Devon UKAlan GoodworthPhone 01237-474-474I have been getting email from libraries and bookstores from the UK asking where they can acquire copies of Dennis Fritz's Book, "Journey Toward Justice". The ISBN is 1931643954. For all other countries, if you find it hard to get copies of Dennis Fritz's book, please contact the publisher.James C. RiordanPublisher Seven Locks Press3100 W. Warner Ave. #8Santa Ana, CA 92704Phone 714-545-2526 or 800-354-5348Website: sevenlockspublishing.com
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Ron Williamson 's Words " I Hope I Neither Go To Heaven or Hell"
2007-08-19 03:58:00
Here are Ron William son's words after he was exonerated and released April 1999."I hope I go to neither heaven nor hell. I wish that at the time of my death that I could go to sleep and never wake up and never have a bad dream. Eternal rest, like you've seen on some tombstones, that's what I hope for. Because I don't want to go through the Judgment. I don't want anybody judging me again. ... I asked myself what was the reason for my birth when I was on death row, if I was going to have to go through all that. What was even the reason for my birth? I almost cursed my mother and dad -- it was so bad -- for putting me on this earth. If I had it all to do over again, I wouldn't be born." May his soul rest in eternal peace.Ron Williamson and Dennis FritzBoth Served: 11 years Ron Williamson and Dennis Fritz were exonerated and released in April 1999. Ron Williamson and Dennis Fritz were convicted in 1988 of the murder of Debra Sue Carter in Oklahoma. Her body had been found six year...
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Books To Prisoners
2007-08-18 02:18:00
Please help keep "Book To Prisoners " going. Buy any book from Amazon.com and "Books To Prisoners" will earn a referral fee of 5%, which in turn helps them pay for postage to send books to prisoners. Below is a direct link to Amazon.com from "Books To Prisoners" website."Books To Prisoners" (BTP) is a Seattle-based, all-volunteer, non-profit group that sends free books to prisoners in the United States.BTP believes that books are tools for learning and opening minds to new ideas and possibilities. By sending books to prisoners, they hope to foster a love of reading and encourage the pursuit of knowledge and self-improvement.Founded in the early 1970s and sponsored by Left Banks Books, BTP receives 600 to 800 requests for books each month. Volunteers work two evenings a week opening letters, finding books in their collection that correspond to the request, and wrapping and mailing parcels. Because of continuing backlog of requests, prisoners sometimes wait up to six months to receive ...

Denise Brown's Radio Show and Blog
2007-08-17 18:13:00
Yesterday I did a piece on O.J. Simpson and the Goldman's Book "It I Did It". Today I would like to share some news about Denise Brown, sister of Nicole Brown. Denise is starting a production for a talk show. She will be rolling around America talking to people with domestic violence issues and solutions.Denise would like to hear from people on what they think good topics would be. Denise designated this space here to help her out.From her blog called, Denise Brown?s Blog - Making A Difference One Day At A Time, there is a place where you can ask and get a response from her. She does add this: I?ll answer almost anything that is presented with respect and sincerity. Go ahead ask me anything ? but remember I have the power to delete your question before anyone else see?s it, so don?t waste your time or mine asking something you know won?t get a response.I would like to mention also in my blog the Nicole Brown Foundation you can reach by clicking on here nicolebrown.org May God Ble...
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If I Did It O.J. Simpson
2007-08-16 22:59:00
My blog, Barbara's Journey Toward Justice has many stories and links dealing with wrongful convictions and the death penalty. But once in awhile I come across some news stories I like to share. "A guilty conscience needs to confess. A work of art is a confession" - Albert Camus. So what do you think ? Is O.J.'s book, excuse me the Goldman's Family book "If I Did It ", his confession?Below are some news items I thought were interesting about O.J. Simpson and the book "If I Did It"First:July 30th a federal bankruptcy judge awarded the rights of O.J. Simpson?s canceled "If I Did It" book to the family of the late Ronald Goldman to satisfy a $38 million wrongful death judgment against the former football star. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge A. Jay Cristol?s decision pushed aside complaints from the family of Simpson?s ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, who was slain along with her friend Goldman in a 1994 knife attackWed Aug 1, 2007O.J says ghost author wrote flawed murder accountBy Steve GormanLO...

Mike Nifong My Good News Story I Am Sure More To Come
2007-08-11 22:30:00
News anchors always wish us a Good Evening and the end of their news broadcast. With the stories of, murders, terrorist attacks and war, it is no wonder millions of people have a hard time falling asleep, much less then a Good Evening. There are a lot of sleep aid commericals, but with the list of side affect I rather count sheep...... Last week was different the news was good. I am talking about Mike Nifong and the Lacross members case. Mike Nifong DISBARRED. I read most main stream news, but I came across a post from a blogger I like to share.The Blog is called Bearing False Witness Author William Newmiller.This is his Blog Heading:Bearing False WitnessWrongful convictions: researchers estimate 130,000 to 260,000 American inmates did not commit the crime they've been convicted of. My son is one of them, convicted of murder despite exculpatory evidence. This blog is dedicated to exonerating him and others by raising our national awareness of wrongful convictions..Here is the post:...
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Author Dennis Fritz Speaks at Academy of Legal Studies in Business ALSB Int
2007-08-11 19:07:00
Author of "Journey Toward Justice", Dennis Fritz will be guest speaker at Academy of Legal Studies in Business ALSB International Conference in Indianapolis,Sunday morning, August 12, at the Ethics SectionDennis Fritz, is one of the two individuals chronicled in John Grisham's, "The Innocent Man", Grisham's first non-fiction book about the travails of the legal system. Directly afterwards, he will be presenting at one of the academic sessions from 9:00-10:15.After speaking at the ALSB conference academic session from 9:00-10:15 Sunday morning, August 12, Dennis will be available to sign copies of his book.Contact Robert B. Bennett, Jr.Professor of Business LawCollege of Business AdministrationButler University Indianapolis, Indiana about a conference webpage that will be up and running on their site around the first of the year.You can read more about Dennis Fritz and his book "Journey Toward Justice" in which he details his arrest and subsequent imprisonment until his release Apr...
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Petition to Investigate Wrong Doing That Leads to the Wrongful Convictions
2007-08-10 01:32:00
My blog"Barbara's Journey Toward Justice", does not give legal advice and is a nonprofit blog. I do not fill it up with money making ads, and make no profits from it of any kind. I also do not have an Amazon Wish List, which is a blogger's gift registry on Amazon. The purpose of my blog is to bring about awareness of issues in Dennis Fritz's book Journey Toward Justice I do have a "Barbara's Journey Toward Justice Wish List", and the top of that list is, STOP WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS! Fifty percentage of letters I receive are for help with a petition of some kind. Out of those letters, seventy five percent are for wrongful convictions. I am not a lawyer and cannot give any legal advice. However, I can help people who have a need for a petition. Here is where you can add a petition of any kind on the internet. There is no charge to have a petition on line. Below is a petition to Investigate Wrong Doing That Lead s to the Wrongful Convictions . Petition to President, Attorney General, H...

In Memory of Harmon Wray A Tireless Crusader To End The Death Penalty
2007-08-08 02:28:00
Harmon Wray died Tuesday, July 24, 2007 from complications of a massive stroke. Harmon was an organizing member of TCASK Tennessee Coalition to Abolish State Killing, and has been relentless in his work to end the death penalty in Tennessee.Harmon was a champion for prison reform and upholding the dignity of those who are incarcerated. As a teacher and author, he educated countless numbers of people concerning the myriad problems with our current criminal justice system. As adjunct faculty of Vanderbilt Divinity School , Harmon created and coordinated a class at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution, comprised of both Vanderbilt students and inmates. Harmon was also a founder of the Restorative Justice Coalition of Tennessee , seeking to transform the current criminal justice system from a system primarily focused on punishment to one which facilitates healing and restoration. Most recently, he authored Beyond Prisons: A New Interfaith Paradigm for our Failed Prison System.Harmon w...
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Duke Lacrosse Members - Lives Shattered: When the Truth No Longer Matters
2007-08-05 16:36:00
I read all of Carrie K.Hutchens articles, but this one I just had to share. You can post comments under the post on my blog Barbara's Journey Toward Justice Here Comments are moderated. Lives Shattered: When the Truth No Longer Matters By Carrie K. Hutchens The madness that is over-taking this world never fails to amaze me! I continue to wonder just how all this is possible. When did we stop being, as a whole, compassionate people with the ability to comprehend and reason? When did that all happen? Is there a cure for the insanity that is devouring us? Mike Nifong, the district attorney from North Carolina, got caught withholding evidence that PROVED the accused were innocent of the charges against them and caught lying to the court. That is spelled, P-R-O-V-E-D and C-A-U-G-H-T! Yet, there are those who are still talking as though the three Duke lacrosse team members (accused of rape) are guilty and that their money simply bought them out of it. Excuse me?!?!? Read the full artic...
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New Video Footage Released of Execution Facility in North Carolina
2007-08-05 04:45:00
Images Of The Death Penalty. If you are for or against state executions, this is a must see video. Comments are welcomed. Share your view by clicking on comments below post. All comments are moderated and for sharing views. NEW! Video Footage click here Released of Execution Facility in North Carolina RALEIGH - Captured on film, the warden of North Carolina's Central Prison (Marvin Polk) narrates the preparation and final hours before an execution in Raleigh, where the state execution facilities are located.Warden Polk takes members of the press through the prison, detailing hour-by-hour the preparation, and carrying out, of a 2:00 am execution. Footage includes the deathwatch area, the table where the last meal is taken, the final holding cell, the IV preparation room, the witness room, and footage of Warden Polk and Captain Marshall Hudson wheeling the gurney into the execution chamber.The short film includes candid discussion by the warden about the role of doctors in lethal in...

New Yorkers Have Learned We Can Live Without The Death Penalty
2007-08-05 03:02:00
Passage of Yet Another Death Penalty Bill Called CynicalOn July 16, the New York State legislature responded to the tragic death of a police officer shot in the line of duty by passing its third death penalty bill this year. Below is a statement on the Senate?s action by David Kaczynski, Executive Director of New Yorkers Against the Death Penalty.July 16 2007 - ?We join all New Yorkers in grieving for the recent loss of Police Officer Timoshenko, and other officers and troopers who have died in the service of all of us. ?But State Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno knows that today?s passage of a death penalty bill all but identical to one passed earlier this year is a cynical and empty gesture that has no chance of becoming law. ?He knows, as New Yorkers have learned, that the death penalty does not represent swift or sure punishment. No one has been executed in New York in 44 years. ?It is unconscionable that Senator Bruno has led his chamber in this cynical exercise without addr...
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Dennis Fritz Gave Signed Copies Of His Book, "Journey Toward Justice" To V
2007-08-04 23:02:00
July 28th, Dennis Fritz gave signed copies of his book, "Journey Toward Justice " to Veterans of the Iraq War and Vietnam Vets at White 's Harley Davidson in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Bikers in the Vietnam Vets Motorcycle Club gathered at the dealership for a rally.Dennis Fritz spent 12 years of a life sentence in jail for a murder he didn't commit."Journey Toward Justice," chronicles the injustice he suffered and his exoneration and his fight for freedom. Dennis Fritz said, "there was a time I took freedom for granted- and that's why I am here today". DNA evidence cleared him in 1999 and he was set free. "I'm here today to share my story with the vets because we all have a the same common thread. And I'm here today to pay tribute to the vets for their sacrifice".Dennis Fritz is the other innocent man in John Grisham's book ?The Innocent Man?. The movie rights for Grisham?s book have been sold to George Clooney and production is scheduled to begin in 2008.Dennis Fritz now works wi...
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Dennis Fritz To Co-Host Radio Show Truth in Justice
2007-08-01 01:09:00
Truth in Justice is nonprofit organization formed to educate the public about the frequency of wrongful conviction, the factors that contribute to it, and how to recognize miscarriages of justice in the making and protect themselves and their families. Truth in Justice's website at http://truthinjustice.org/ is a key part of this effort, with over 1,500 web pages of information and resources about wrongful conviction. Members of Truth in Justice's Board of Directors include Ira Robins, Martin Yant, Dennis Fritz, Doug Berry and Sheila Berry. Truth in Justice Radio is another important part of the organization's educational outreach. Every Sunday evening from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. Central Time, Ira Robins and Sheila Berry discuss issues that play significant roles in making, reversing and avoiding wrongful conviction. From time to time, other directors of the organization co-host with Mr. Robins. Truth in Justice Radio is broadcast on WTKM Radio from Hartford, Wisconsin, 104.9 FM, 15...
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The Deadline of Innocence
2007-07-27 13:14:00
Great Article From Dakota VoiceThe Deadline of Inno cence By Carrie K. HutchensThere should be no statute of limitations, or deadlines without exceptions, when it comes to proof of innocence. No one should be forced to stay in prison or be executed, simply because the innocence issue wasn't resolved in time. How ridiculous to suggest otherwise, especially when we have a judicial system so broken that the rich guilty (and sometimes even poor guilty) can often walk, while many innocent people have been sent behind bars because they didn't have the means to prove their innocence, or were afraid to take a chance on a trial after being told they would face a harsher sentence, if they fought the charges and didn't win. The latter should never be a part of a system supposedly seeking "justice", but sadly it is. Read the Full Article at Dakota Voice For first time readers to my blog -If you would like to know about the beginning of my Journey Toward Justice, you can read about it (click o...
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Websites People Claiming Innocence Submit Yours At Justice Denied
2007-07-27 02:27:00
Innocents on the Web Barbara's Journey Toward Justice -For people who have been convicted of crimes they did not commit,and their families and other supporters. I found a place on justicedenied.org where you can list your website. You can also add a link to the website of a person claiming innocence, e-mail justicedenied.org HereYour website should be brief with basic account. Include a picture if possible. Also, have a clear menu so that visitors can find their way to what they want to read easily. Just a few of my suggestions. Any other suggestions from readers are welcome to post on my blog below in comments. Feel free to add your website in the comment section also on my blog below. Please if you make a comment along with your website please make it brief if you want it posted. Thank You - Barbara's Journey Toward Justice
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Help Free Byron Case Wrongfully Convicted
2007-07-25 05:00:00
A mother whose only son was wrongfully convicted contacted me today. Her story touch my heart and needs to be heard. I told her of my project starting soon on wrongful convictions, but for now I would like to share her story."http://freebyroncase.com">WEBSITE Help Free Byron Case Wrongfully Convicted In The Murder Trail of Anastasia WitbolsFeugen.Spread the Word Byron Case was wrongfully convicted in June of 2002 of First Degree Murder and Armed Criminal Action.He was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences with no possibility for parole, which he is now serving in the Missouri penal system.His wrongful conviction was the direct result of the testimony of only ONE alleged witness, an embittered ex-girlfriend (Kelly Moffet) with a history of drug use and mental health issues. She went on record with three different stories: one claiming she was witness to no murder at all, a second claiming another friend to have murdered Anastasia, and the third claiming that Byron is the perpet...

Book Excerpt "Journey Toward Justice" Dennis Fritz Remembers Ronnie William
2007-07-23 00:18:00
Dennis Fritz met Ronnie Williamson July 1981Book excerpt from Dennis Fritz's book "Journey Toward Justice " about that time."I'm more than ready, Ronnie Keith. Let's get out of here and find out where it's happenin'." As we drove past the high-rise dorms, Ronnie said, "Pull over there, Dennie Leon, and let's check that basketball game out." What's the deal? I thought you wanted to check out another club and get some of those pretty babes. Isn't that what you said?" Watching a men's basketball game outdoors was the last thing I wanted to do when there was a possibility of meeting a couple of nice looking gals. But I pulled over and allowed Ronnie his request. Ronnie got out of the car and retrieved his guitar from the backseat. I stayed in the driver's seat and watched as he approached the basketball court. with his guitar strapped around his neck. I was reluctant to join him. I didn't want to interfere with the game. Secondly, all of the players were black and I didn't kn...
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Life On The Row Crime and Social Issues Discussion Forum
2007-07-22 03:13:00
Here is a great website I thought many of my readers would be interested in. Has loads of information on many current and controversial issues.Life on the Row is a crime/social issues discussion forum with a primary focus on Capital Punishment.The Row welcomes all sides of the debate and strives to educate its members thru the fair and open sharing of opinion.Everyone is welcome at the Row.Here is the link forLife On The Row
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Stop Wrongful Convictions Take Action Here
2007-07-21 23:51:00
Help End Wrongful Conviction s The California State Senate created the California Commission on the Fair Administration of Justice to review the causes of wrongful conviction and wrongful execution in California. The Commission has issued three interim reports recommending legislative changes to prevent the most common causes of wrongful conviction in California: mistaken eyewitness identification, false confessions and the use of jailhouse informants.Three bills have been introduced to implement the Commission?s recommended reforms:Senate Bill 511 (Alquist) will require the electronic recording of police interrogation in cases involving homicides and other serious felonies.Senate Bill 756 (Ridley-Thomas) will require the appointment of a task force to draft guidelines for the conduct of police line-ups and photo arrays to increase the accuracy of eyewitness identifications.Senate Bill 609 (Romero) will require the corroboration of testimony by jailhouse informants.TAKE ACTION: Urge y...
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LOCAL HARLEY DAVIDSON DEALER TO BE FILMED FOR SEGMENT OF NEW TELEVISION RE
2007-07-18 04:13:00
Harley riders and the public are invited to hang out while TV camera crews film the Vietnam Vets Motorcycle Club and their entourage at White?s Harley-Davidson/Buell, 1515 East Cumberland Street in Lebanon, on Saturday, July 28th, from 1pm until 4pm. The Vietnam Vets Motorcycle Club will be at White?s to attend a book signing there by famed authors Dennis Fritz and Edward Winterhalder. While the Vietnam Vets are visiting White?s, part of an episode for the new ?Living On The Edge? television reality show will be filmed. For this pilot episode of the Harley-themed show, the Vietnam Vets Motorcycle Club of Pennsylvania will be the primary focus of the cameras. Camera crews will be filming the Vietnam Vets in the Reading, Lebanon and Philly areas for close to one week.Each episode of ?Living On The Edge? will feature a corporate personality or celebrity who will be infused into the lives of various motorcycle club members, spending time with the members? families, at their jobs, and in...
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Plea Against the Death Penalty
2007-07-18 04:00:00
Look, examine, reflect. You hold capital punishment up as an example. Why? Because of what it teaches. And just what is it that you wish to teach by means of this example? That thou shalt not kill. And how do you teach that "thou shalt not kill"? By killing.I have examined the death penalty under each of its two aspects: as a direct action, and as an indirect one. What does it come down to? Nothing but something horrible and useless, nothing but a way of shedding blood that is called a crime when an individual commits it, but is (sadly) called "justice" when society brings it about. Make no mistake, you lawmakers and judges, in the eyes of God as in those of conscience, what is a crime when individuals do it is no less an offense when society commits the deed.Victor Hugo, Speech at the Constituent Assembly, September 15, 1848
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FREE PICNIC FOR IRAQI & AFGHANI WAR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO BE FILME
2007-07-18 03:22:00
PRESS RELEASE - Reading, PA ? Southeastern Pennsylvania area Iraqi and Afghani war veterans and their immediate families are invited to a picnic, to be held in their honor, at the Blue Falls Grove & Water Park on Bowers Road, off of Rt. 73 between Hwy 61 and Rt. 222, on the north side of Reading, from noon until 5:00pm on Sunday July 29th.The public is also invited to attend the picnic, which is being organized by the Vietnam Vets Motorcycle Club of Pennsylvania, to personally thank the war veterans for their sacrifice. Non-Iraqi and non-Afghani war veterans and the public can eat for only $5 per person, which will help cover event expenses; non-alcoholic drinks are not included in the $5 charge, but will be available for purchase. All children under 6 eat for free. There will be no charge to the Iraqi and Afghani war veterans for their food and drinks.For this event, discounted access passes to the Blue Falls pool will be available at the water park entrance for $5, and discou...
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Author Dennis Fritz at YES Cinema
2007-07-11 01:11:00
Author Dennis Fritz will be at YES Cinema Tuesday, August 14.What an amazing story! One of the men who inspired John Grisham's novel, "The Innocent Man". Dennis Fritz will be at YES Cinema LIVE!Special reception ($20 per person) begins at 6:30, followed by the public presentation, book discussion and Q&A session ($10 per person) at 7:30.Dennis' story is that he was falsely incarcerated for years on death row for a crime he did not commit. The story continues after he was exonerated and now his story is being made into a movie by George Clooney's production company.Meet the man himself, Dennis Fritz, and learn more about his fascinating story! Seats are limited!!! (Copies of these books are available at Viewpoint Books - get them in advance to be signed!) This is from The Lincoln-Central Neighborhood Family Center website. That is what they wrote on their website, but The Innocent Man" will be made into a movie. Dennis Fritz is the other Innocent Man in story and book. Dennis te...
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DENNIS FRITZ
2007-07-04 20:27:00
Dennis Fritz started his "Journey Toward Justice" July 2005. July is when he started writing his book "Journey Toward Justice" in which he details his arrest and subsequent imprisonment until his release April 15, 1999. Dennis Fritz was Ron Williamson's friend and co-defendant in the Debra Sue Carter murder case. John Grisham wrote about the case in his book,The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town. Grisham writes about Ron Williamson and his role in the case. He does an excellent job and is a Great Book.Dennis Fritz was close to Ron Williamson, and I am sure Dennis has his own stories about their life and times together.John Grisham announced in 2005 he was going to write a book I decided then that if he could do it so could I", said Dennis Fritz. I am now on a Mission, and that is to bring about public awareness of false convictions." Dennis said, "It was a 12-year nightmare I suffered with my family for not doing anything and being completely innocent. That's a la...
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Jim Brown Justice Denied
2007-06-26 00:55:00
My post on Justice Denied June 22th: What I learned since June 22th, is there is a Justice Denied Magazine and Justice Denied Book. You sure learn things fast with a blog. On June 22th I posted a story from Justice Denied Magazine. Readers were asking me if they were affiliated. I never heard of the book Justice Denied, so I did research on it. I did remember I read a story about Kathleen Norman from a Jim Brown website. I left a comment and left the site. Little did I know who Jim Brown was. I was really just interested in Kathleen Norman's amazing story. This is what I read on Jim Brown's radio website about Kathleen:The Innocence Project of New Orleans was discussed on Wednesday?s show, and my guest was the Chairman of the Board, Kathleen Norman. Kathleen was actually the foreperson of a jury that convicted and sentenced an innocent man to death. Later, when confronted with evidence of his innocence that had been in possession of the FBI and withheld form the defense, she becam...

Justice Denied Prosecutors Are Master Framers Cases of Wrongful Conviction
2007-06-23 01:35:00
I just read an interesting story from Justice Denied,The magazine for the Wrongful Convicted and thought it was a story worth sharing with my readers.Justice:Denied magazine publicizes cases of wrongful conviction, and exposes how and why they occur. Justice:Denied is produced by a team of volunteer writers, editors and other staff persons located throughout the United States.See below for contact information. Here is the story:Prosecutors Are Mast er Frame rs By Hans SherrerWatching movies and television shows for decades has conditioned us to have the Pavlovian response of thinking that police are the culprits when people are framed.So it was that instead of presenting us with a new idea, the internationally televised O. J. Simpson trial was a real-life affirmation that police plant evidence, falsify reports and commit perjury in court.The opinion of many people that in O. J.'s case the police worked hard to frame a guilty man doesn't change what they did. It just emphasizes that ...
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700 Club and Dennis Fritz Author of Journey Toward Justice at Book Expo
2007-06-18 05:15:00
With the attendees of 36,000, almost 2,000 publishers, 1,262 authors and 3,400 librarians the convention floor of the Javits Center was extremely crowed! Who would believe you would bump into old friends.On Sat. June 2, while Dennis Fritz and I were walking down the isles to get some lunch, we heard "Dennis Fritz is that you?". He heard that called a dozen of times since his appearance on Dateline last May 22, while at the book expo. Many people started a conversation with Dennis which ended with him giving them a signed copy of his book. This time was different. He heard the voice and did not know where it was coming from. This one isle we were walking down had over 100 people going in both directions, carrying loads of books. The crowd was very friendly, and there were people from all over the world. I heard the word excuse me in many languages, (at least to my limited , basic knowledge of languages) I believe, were excuse me. The mystery ended when 2 arms reached out from the cro...
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