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A Texas judge has found death row inmate Melissa Lucio innocent in the death of her daughter, overturning her previous conviction. This decision marks a significant development in Lucio's long-standing legal battle, as she had been sentenced to death for the alleged crime. The ruling could lead to her release and highlights ongoing debates about the justice system and wrongful convictions.
A Texas judge has declared Melissa Lucio "actually innocent" of the murder of her 2-year-old daughter, recommending her conviction be overturned. Lucio, who was two days from execution in 2022, has been on death row for 16 years. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals will decide if she should be released. The case underscores the risk of executing innocent individuals, with evidence suggesting her daughter may have died from an accidental fall. The trial was flawed by withheld evidence and improper jury influence.
A Texas judge has declared Melissa Lucio, a death row inmate convicted of murdering her toddler daughter, "actually innocent" and recommended her release. Lucio's case, which has gained attention from Kim Kardashian and other advocates, is now under review by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. New evidence suggests that her daughter's death was accidental, caused by a fall, rather than murder. Lucio's conviction and death sentence are being challenged, with support from various public figures and legal advocates.
A judge has recommended overturning the conviction and death sentence of Melissa Lucio, a Texas woman whose execution was delayed in 2022, after finding that evidence in her murder trial was suppressed. The suppressed evidence, including witness statements from Lucio’s children and a report by Child Protective Services, would have corroborated Lucio’s defense that her daughter died of an accidental fall. The recommendation has been sent to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, and Lucio’s case has garnered support from celebrities and lawmakers.