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justice-reform2 years ago•3 min saved

"UK Postal Workers Cleared of Fraud in Post Office Scandal"

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced measures to overturn the convictions of over 900 post office branch managers wrongly accused of theft or fraud due to a faulty computer system, with plans to swiftly exonerate and compensate the victims. The scandal, caused by defective accounting software, led to financial ruin, imprisonment, and even suicides among the wrongly accused. A hit TV docudrama and a fraud investigation into the Post Office have brought renewed attention to the victims' battle for justice, with affected postal workers to receive compensation and those whose convictions are overturned entitled to significant payments.

via The Associated Press|

#compensation #convictions-overturned #fraud-investigation

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Landmark Ruling: Australian Court Overturns Mother's 20-Year-Old Convictions in Children's Deaths"

An Australian appeals court has overturned the convictions of Kathleen Folbigg, a woman who was found guilty 20 years ago of killing her four children. Folbigg had already been pardoned and released from prison in June based on new scientific evidence suggesting that her children may have died from natural causes. The court's decision came after an inquiry recommended the quashing of her convictions. Folbigg expressed gratitude for the updated science and genetics that cleared her name, but criticized the system for ignoring or dismissing evidence that supported her claims of natural causes. Her legal team plans to seek substantial compensation from the state government.

via NBC News|

#australian-court #child-deaths #convictions-overturned

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Justice Served: Australian Woman's 20-Year Fight for Acquittal in Children's Deaths"

An Australian appeals court has overturned the convictions of Kathleen Folbigg, a woman who was found guilty 20 years ago of killing her four children. Folbigg had already been pardoned and released from prison in June based on new scientific evidence suggesting that her children may have died from natural causes. The court's decision to quash her convictions came after an inquiry recommended further examination of the evidence. Folbigg expressed gratitude for the updated science and genetics that cleared her name, but criticized the system for ignoring or dismissing evidence of natural causes. Her legal team plans to seek substantial compensation from the state government.

via NPR|

#compensation #convictions-overturned #crime

military2 years ago•4 min saved

Convictions Overturned in Navy's 'Fat Leonard' Scandal Due to Prosecutor Misconduct

Four former Navy officers convicted in the "Fat Leonard" bribery scandal, one of the worst in Navy history, had their felony convictions vacated due to allegations of prosecutorial misconduct. The officers pleaded guilty to misdemeanors and were fined $100 each. The lead federal prosecutor was found to have committed "outrageous" misconduct by withholding information from defense lawyers. The officers had been convicted of accepting bribes from defense contractor Leonard Francis and his company, Glenn Defense Marine Asia. The case exposed widespread corruption and embarrassment within the Navy.

via NBC News|

#bribery-scandal #convictions-overturned #fat-leonard

legal2 years ago•2 min saved

Appeals Court Overturns Convictions of Two Parents in College Admissions Scandal

A federal appeals court has overturned the convictions of two parents, Gamal Abdelaziz and John Wilson, who were found guilty of bribing their children's way into elite universities as part of the college admissions scandal. The court found that the trial judge incorrectly instructed the jury to consider the admissions spot as university "property" under the mail and wire fraud law. The prosecution also failed to prove that Abdelaziz and Wilson agreed to the "overarching conspiracy" perpetrated by admissions consultant William "Rick" Singer. Abdelaziz and Wilson were sentenced last year to 12 and 15 months in prison, respectively, though they were allowed to remain free while pursuing their appeals.

via New York Post |

#appeals-court #bribery #college-admissions-scandal

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Appeals court overturns fraud convictions of wealthy parents in college admissions scandal.

The convictions of John Wilson and Gamal Abdelaziz, two wealthy parents found guilty in the college admissions cheating scheme known as "Operation Varsity Blues," have been vacated by an appeals court judge on technical grounds. The judge stated that the district court erred in instructing the jury that admissions slots constitute property. The decision represents a significant setback for prosecutors who charged more than 50 wealthy parents and college athletics officials in 2019 in connection with the nationwide scam.

via CNN|

#appeals-court #college-admissions-scandal #convictions-overturned

legal2 years ago•3 min saved

Appeals Court Overturns Two Convictions in Varsity Blues Admissions Scandal

The convictions of two wealthy businessmen, Gamal Abdelaziz and John Wilson, in the "Operation Varsity Blues" college admissions scandal have been overturned by a federal appeals court. The court rejected prosecutors' claims that the fathers had knowingly conspired with other parents to buy their children's way into elite universities. The court ruled that the convictions were based on misapplications of the law, unsupported by the evidence presented at trial, or tainted by the introduction of evidence about other Singer clients whom Abdelaziz and Wilson had nothing to do with. The court also rejected prosecutors' claim that Abdelaziz and Wilson were guilty of property fraud. The ruling leaves open the possibility of Abdelaziz and Wilson being retried on a narrower set of criminal counts.

via Los Angeles Times|

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