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justice1 month ago•10 min saved

Dallas Posthumously Exonerates Innocent Man Executed 70 Years Ago

Dallas County Commissioners Court posthumously exonerates Tommy Lee Walker for the 1953 rape and murder of Venice Parker, declaring him innocent 70 years after his execution, after a joint reinvestigation found coerced confessions, unreliable eyewitness identifications, and prosecutorial misconduct rooted in racism, highlighting ongoing flaws in the justice system and the legacy of Jim Crow.

via Innocence Project|

#dallascounty #innocenceproject #justice

local-news2 years ago•1 min saved

"New Year's Day Blaze in Dallas County Claims Life of Elderly Man"

An 80-year-old man, Dennis Felt, was found dead after a fire engulfed his home in rural Dallas County, Iowa. The fire, which occurred late Monday night, is believed to be accidental. Multiple fire crews and EMS teams responded to the scene, and an autopsy will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death.

via WHO TV 13 Des Moines News & Weather|

##dallascounty #emergencyresponse