The Wrong Carlos
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The Wrong Carlos
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Author : James S. Liebman
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2014-07-08
The Wrong Carlos written by James S. Liebman and has been published by Columbia University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-08 with Law categories.
A Columbia Law School team’s in-depth examination of one man’s 1989 wrongful conviction and execution for murder. In 1989, Texas executed Carlos DeLuna, a poor Hispanic man with childlike intelligence, for the murder of Wanda Lopez, a convenience store clerk. His execution passed unnoticed for years until a team of Columbia Law School faculty and students chose to investigate his case and found that DeLuna almost certainly was innocent. No one had cared enough about either the defendant or the victim to make sure the real perpetrator was found. Everything that could go wrong in a criminal case did. DeLuna’s conviction was based on a single, nighttime, cross-ethnic eyewitness identification with no corroborating forensic evidence. At his trial, DeLuna’s defense—that another Carlos had committed the crime—was not taken seriously. The lead prosecutor told the jury that the other Carlos, Carlos Hernandez, was a “phantom” of DeLuna’s imagination. In upholding the death penalty on appeal, both the state and federal courts concluded the same thing: Carlos Hernandez did not exist. However, he not only existed, but also had a long history of violent crimes . . . This book and its website (thewrongcarlos.net) reproduce law-enforcement, crime lab, lawyer, court, social service, media, and witness records, as well as court transcripts, photographs, radio traffic, and audio and videotaped interviews, documenting one of the most comprehensive investigations into a criminal case in US history. “This book will become a classic in the field.” —Austin Sarat, Amherst College “[An] infuriating yet engrossing book on wrongful conviction...An important critique of our legal system.” —Publishers Weekly
Summary And Analysis Of The Wrong Carlos Anatomy Of A Wrongful Execution
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Author : Worth Books
language : en
Publisher: Open Road Media
Release Date : 2017-02-07
Summary And Analysis Of The Wrong Carlos Anatomy Of A Wrongful Execution written by Worth Books and has been published by Open Road Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-02-07 with Law categories.
So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of The Wrong Carlos: Anatomy of a Wrongful Execution tells you what you need to know—before or after you read James S. Liebman and the Columbia DeLuna Project's book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader. This short summary and analysis of The Wrong Carlos: Anatomy of a Wrongful Execution by James S. Liebman and the Columbia DeLuna Project includes: Historical context Chapter-by-chapter summaries Detailed timeline of important events Important quotes Fascinating trivia Glossary of terms About James S. Liebman and the Columbia DeLuna Project's The Wrong Carlos: Anatomy of a Wrongful Execution: The Wrong Carlos calls into question the United States justice system and its ability to impose the death penalty with impartiality and certainty through an in-depth examination of an obscure capital murder case from the 1980s. In Corpus Christi, Texas, a man named Carlos DeLuna was executed for the murder of Wanda Vargas Lopez, while a man who looked just like him, Carlos Hernandez, escaped conviction for killing her and others. Columbia Law School professor James S. Liebman and his team from the Columbia DeLuna Project delve into this case of mistaken identity to study how factors such as race, poverty, and reliance upon eyewitness testimony can contribute to erroneous death penalty convictions. In a country where capital punishment remains controversial, The Wrong Carlos asks its readers to consider whether irreversible conviction at the hands of a flawed system is the type of justice Americans want to see served. The summary and analysis in this ebook are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of nonfiction.
The Wrong Carlos
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Author : James S. Liebman
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2014-07-08
The Wrong Carlos written by James S. Liebman and has been published by Columbia University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-08 with Law categories.
In 1989, Texas executed Carlos DeLuna, a poor Hispanic man with childlike intelligence, for the murder of Wanda Lopez, a convenience store clerk. His execution passed unnoticed for years until a team of Columbia Law School faculty and students almost accidentally chose to investigate his case and found that DeLuna almost certainly was innocent. They discovered that no one had cared enough about either the defendant or the victim to make sure the real perpetrator was found. Everything that could go wrong in a criminal case did. This book documents DeLunaÕs conviction, which was based on a single, nighttime, cross-ethnic eyewitness identification with no corroborating forensic evidence. At his trial, DeLunaÕs defense, that another man named Carlos had committed the crime, was not taken seriously. The lead prosecutor told the jury that the other Carlos, Carlos Hernandez, was a ÒphantomÓ of DeLunaÕs imagination. In upholding the death penalty on appeal, both the state and federal courts concluded the same thing: Carlos Hernandez did not exist. The evidence the Columbia team uncovered reveals that Hernandez not only existed but was well known to the police and prosecutors. He had a long history of violent crimes similar to the one for which DeLuna was executed. Families of both Carloses mistook photos of each for the other, and HernandezÕs violence continued after DeLuna was put to death. This book and its website (thewrongcarlos.net) reproduce law-enforcement, crime lab, lawyer, court, social service, media, and witness records, as well as court transcripts, photographs, radio traffic, and audio and videotaped interviews, documenting one of the most comprehensive investigations into a criminal case in U.S. history. The result is eye-opening yet may not be unusual. Faulty eyewitness testimony, shoddy legal representation, and prosecutorial misfeasance continue to put innocent people at risk of execution. The principal investigators conclude with novel suggestions for improving accuracy among the police, prosecutors, forensic scientists, and judges.
Pregnant By The Wrong Prince
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Author : Jackie Ashenden
language : en
Publisher: Harlequin
Release Date : 2021-12-28
Pregnant By The Wrong Prince written by Jackie Ashenden and has been published by Harlequin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-28 with Fiction categories.
This prince will stop at nothing to claim his princess in this royal secret-baby story by Jackie Ashenden! Sworn to marry another Bound to her forbidden prince! Stopping Princess Amalia’s arranged wedding is the kind of scandal Prince Regent Rafael usually avoids. But Rafael has just discovered Lia is carrying his baby! His own illegitimacy haunts him, and he refuses to let the past repeat itself! Lia was molded to be the perfect queen, and her sole rebellion was her night in Rafael’s powerful arms. Her engagement was for duty alone, so she never dared dream of anything more. The problem is, when it comes to Rafael, more is all she craves… From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. Read all the Pregnant Princesses books: Book 1: Crowned for His Christmas Baby by Maisey Yates Book 2: Pregnant by the Wrong Prince by Jackie Ashenden Book 3: The Scandal That Made Her His Queen by Caitlin Crews Book 4: His Bride with Two Royal Secrets by Marcella Bell
Capital Punishment
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Author : Joseph A. Melusky
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2024-10-17
Capital Punishment written by Joseph A. Melusky and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-10-17 with Law categories.
This authoritative, balanced, and accessible reference resource provides readers with a wide-ranging survey of capital punishment in America, including its history, its legal and cultural foundations, and racial and economic factors in its application. This carefully crafted primer on the history and present state of capital punishment in the United States examines cultural, political, and legal factors and developments, as well as key figures, groups, and movements, by consolidating a wide variety of material into a single, convenient source. Utilizing a rich and varied array of scholarship and primary sources, this work examines historical, political, cultural, and legal factors and developments that have shaped the contours of capital punishment throughout American history. It examines key figures and organizations who have played pivotal roles in debates over the death penalty; provides readers with illuminating coverage of laws, cases, and the people involved; discusses the experiences of death row inmates; and explores questions and controversies revolving around the socioeconomic factors that influence the use of capital punishment.
The Elgar Companion To Capital Punishment And Society
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Author : Benjamin Fleury-Steiner
language : en
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Release Date : 2024-09-06
The Elgar Companion To Capital Punishment And Society written by Benjamin Fleury-Steiner and has been published by Edward Elgar Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-09-06 with Social Science categories.
The Elgar Companion to Capital Punishment and Society presents a multidisciplinary overview of capital punishment’s influences, processes and outcomes across society. A global range of philosophers, social scientists, legal experts, political theorists and historians critically analyse the trajectory of the death penalty in both retentionist and abolitionist countries, underscoring how state killing remains a crucial issue worldwide.
A Few Things You Didn T Know
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Author : Nellie Addison
language : en
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Release Date : 2021-09-17
A Few Things You Didn T Know written by Nellie Addison and has been published by AuthorHouse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-17 with Family & Relationships categories.
This book is about situations, problems, and mistakes people can see how they can solve and turn their life around and change their destiny. How they can face their fears, and how they can console the grief by being consistent and neve give up.
The Aids Trilogy
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Author : Walter de Jesus Fitzwater
language : en
Publisher: Treasure Bound LLC
Release Date : 2013-11-29
The Aids Trilogy written by Walter de Jesus Fitzwater and has been published by Treasure Bound LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-29 with Drama categories.
The AIDS Trilogy is a compilation of three plays by Walter de Jesus Fitzwater. The first, Between Me and My Virus, takes place during the late part of 1988. We see the fears and confusion of an individual who discovers that he is infected with the HIV virus. Later, during a support group he identifies with the struggles and confrontations of others who are infected. Finally, we see him take a closer look at himself and his nemesis and how to overcome the uncertainties within him. In the second, The Cure, the year is 2046. A couple of rebel students from the university, Shandra and Antonio have stolen a valuable piece of experimental equipment. With this apparatus, the resuscitator, they bring back to life, Roger who in the year 1994 was a hero. Because the peculiar nature of this man's blood the scientists discovered the cure for AIDS. The students also need this hero's unique bloods idiosyncrasy to help end their dilemma but malevolent forces kidnap Roger and keep them from achieving their goal. He is recaptured by the "good" doctor and there is an opportunity for this resurrected man to help society once again. Later Roger finds refuge with the elders of the town and to his surprise, they supply the answer that allows him to understand why he had to return to live again and embark on a new course in his new life. Finally, in the third play, Embargo, two brothers, Carlos and Lorenzo whose parents were born in Cuba are living in Miami, Florida. Their parents brought them up to grow in a land known as the "land of opportunity." The boys grew up together with every amenity their parents could afford: good schools, football games, even a scholarship to the university, yet today their political opinion is as different as freedom is from oppression. The play takes place after Elian Gonzalez has been sent back to Cuba, Nov. 2000. Carlos believes the embargo should be maintained and enforced and Lorenzo feels it should be lifted and a new relationships between the US and Cuba can be born from this.
Man In The Middle
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Author : Ken Morris
language : en
Publisher: Bancroft Press
Release Date : 2003-03-15
Man In The Middle written by Ken Morris and has been published by Bancroft Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-03-15 with Fiction categories.
After Peter Neil joins the firm of Stenman Partners he is swept up in the manic world of trading, but the discovery of shady dealings and mysterious deaths finds Peter in danger and with the help of SEC investigator Oliver Dawson, they plan to bring downthe firm.
The Domestic Workers
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Author : David Stevens
language : en
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
Release Date : 2023-07-19
The Domestic Workers written by David Stevens and has been published by Dorrance Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-19 with Fiction categories.
About the Book Until now, entirely for my own enjoyment, I’ve written six fast paced, page-turner novels and have another in the works. I’ve recently decided to share my private world of multi-plots leading to unexpected conclusions with you. I elected to begin with “The Domestic Workers” because the subject matter is so timely. If you’re looking for a rapid-fire story never before told, one that you’ll find difficult to put down from start to finish while trying to guess where it’s intertwining storylines are taking you, you’re going to love “The Domestic Workers.” Follow Jason, Melanie, Josie and Frank as they navigate a tangled web full of twists and turns and unlikely romance; a tale that I hope will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. Will justice and morality prevail? The answer lies within the pages of “The Domestic Workers.” — David Stevens