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crime-and-courts6 days ago•7 min saved

Outcry as California child predator granted elderly parole

A Sacramento man convicted in 1999 of kidnapping and molesting eight children—luring them with candy and toys—has been granted elderly parole and will be released from the California Institution for Men in Chino, provoking anger from victims and the prosecutor who oversaw the case. Despite a sentence of 20 years plus three consecutive 25‑to‑life terms, the parole board deemed him suitable under California’s elderly parole rules, and the decision was upheld on review. Critics question how the program applies to him, with one survivor calling the parole a disservice to Californians. Prosecutors and advocates have urged screening him as a sexually violent predator, though CDCR did not comment on the release date or rationale.

via Los Angeles Times|

#california #childsexualabuse #crime-and-courts

justice1 year ago•5 min saved

Wrongfully Convicted Man Wins $13M After Decades in Prison

Michael Sullivan, a Massachusetts man wrongfully convicted of murder in 1987, has been awarded $13 million after spending nearly three decades in prison. Sullivan was exonerated after DNA testing, unavailable during his original trial, revealed no evidence linking him to the crime. The jury found that a state police chemist had falsely testified, contributing to his conviction. Despite the financial compensation, Sullivan struggles to adjust to life outside prison, having lost significant life opportunities and family connections during his incarceration.

via NBC News|

#compensation #dnaevidence #innocence

legalcrime2 years ago•3 min saved

"Florida Man Exonerated After 37 Years, Receives $14M Settlement"

After spending 37 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit, Robert DuBoise is set to receive $14 million from the city of Tampa as compensation. DNA testing pointed to two other men in the slaying, leading to DuBoise's release in 2020. The settlement comes after DuBoise sued the city, police officers, and a forensic dentist. DuBoise, now 59, plans to move on with his life and work as a maintenance director at a country club. The city council unanimously approved the settlement, acknowledging the harm suffered by DuBoise and hoping it will bring him some measure of comfort.

via NBC News|

#compensation #dnaevidence #innocenceproject

law-and-crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Karen Read Case Update: Court Debates DNA, Evidence, and Sealed Letters as Trial Approaches"

Karen Read, charged with the murder of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, is at the center of a hearing where her defense is seeking access to communications between case individuals, questioning the relationship between an investigator's and witnesses' families. The defense alleges a conspiracy to protect the real killer, while a witness's attorney argues for privacy over Read's right to a fair trial. Discussions include a protective order on DNA evidence and retaining samples, with a motion to unseal correspondence between the DA's office and federal authorities postponed. Read has pleaded not guilty and awaits trial in March.

via WCVB Boston|

##cantonmurdercase #dnaevidence

true-crime-documentary2 years ago•1 min saved

"Natalia Grace's True Age Revealed Amidst Shocking Allegations and Docuseries Finale"

The ID docuseries "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace: Natalia Speaks" reveals that a DNA test has confirmed Natalia Grace's age, supporting her claim that she was a child, not an adult, when adopted by the Barnett family. The Barnetts had accused her of being an adult posing as a child with harmful tendencies and had legally changed her age to reflect that belief. The DNA evidence indicates she was around 22 years old as of August 2023, meaning she would have been about 9 at the time of her adoption, contradicting the Barnetts' allegations. Michael Barnett was found not guilty of related charges in 2022, and charges against Kristine Barnett were dropped in March 2023.

via E! NEWS|

##adoptioncontroversy #dnaevidence

crime-and-legal2 years ago•2 min saved

"Natalia Grace's Age Verified by DNA Test Amidst Accusations and Docuseries Drama"

Ukrainian orphan Natalia Grace, previously accused by her adoptive parents, Michael and Kristine Barnett, of being an adult posing as a child and attempting to harm them, has been vindicated by DNA test results. The tests confirmed she was indeed a child, under 10 years old, at the time of her adoption, contradicting the Barnetts' claims that she was a homicidal adult in her 20s. The Barnetts had legally changed her age from 8 to 22 and abandoned her, leading to legal charges against them. Michael Barnett was acquitted in 2022, and Kristine Barnett's charges were dismissed in March 2023.

via New York Post |

##adoptioncontroversy #agedispute

crime-and-legal2 years ago•2 min saved

"DNA Test Confirms True Age of Alleged Adult Posing as Adopted Child"

Natalia Grace, a Ukrainian orphan with dwarfism, was accused by her adoptive parents, the Barnetts, of being an adult posing as a child and attempting murder. After changing her legal age to 22 and abandoning her, the Barnetts faced child neglect charges, which were dropped partly due to the age dispute. A DNA test featured in the docuseries "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace" now confirms that Grace was indeed a child at the time of the allegations, refuting the Barnetts' claims and suggesting they lied about her age.

via Yahoo! Voices|

##adoptioncontroversy #agedispute

human-interest2 years ago•1 min saved

"Natalia Grace's Age Mystery Unraveled: DNA Test Results and New Documentary Insights"

Natalia Grace, the Ukrainian orphan accused by her adoptive parents of being an adult posing as a child, has been proven to be nearly 22 years old through a DNA test, as revealed in the documentary "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace: Natalia Speaks." This finding aligns with her age at the time of her adoption in 2010, debunking the claims of her adoptive parents, Michael and Kristine Barnett, who had legally changed her age to 22 and were later charged with felony child neglect. Dental records also corroborate her true age, further discrediting the Barnetts' allegations.

via The Messenger|

##adoptionscandal #agecontroversy