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*Patterns of Abuse.
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Note: We are seeking any & all information regarding patterns of Plea Bargaining Abuse involving Closed / Cleared criminal cases taken to Harris County, Texas jury trials only to result in the signing of Nolo Contendere documents in the Judges Chambers.
Cases listing the prosecutor as, Assistant District Attorney, Mr. Casey J. O'Brien are asked to share this info./story in the PNG BLOGABOUTIT Forum Post titled -
"I was Falsely Arrested & Wrongfully Convicted in Texas"
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Patricia Lykos - Harris County District Attorney,From ABC News regarding The Post Conviction Review Section - "We are investigating every single claim of innocence." "Whenever an innocent person is imprisoned, you have a triple injustice an injustice for those who are wrongfully confined, a denial of justice for the victim and a lack of justice for society."
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Thomas R. Griffith - "Mrs. Lykos is full of shit, a liar. I'll eat a copy of my mug shot on the steps of the court house, upon learning that my claim of innocence was fully investigated by the Post Conviction Review Section."
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Kelly Siegler - (trained under Mr. Casey J. O'Brien) Special Prosector re: former DA Mr. Charles Sebesta after Mr. Anthony Graves release in 2010 - "Its a prosecutor's responsibility to never fabricate evidence or manipulate witnesses or take advantage of victims,"..."And unfortunately , what happened in this case is all of those things."..."Graves trial was travesty."
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George Santayana -
re: S. J. Post ‘Institutional Memory’ warned that “…those who don't remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” http://blog.simplejustice.us/2011/01/02/institutional-memory.aspx
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President Barack Obama -
Via S.J. & The Assoc. Press “…people who have paid for their crimes should have the opportunity to contribute to society again.” http://blog.simplejustice.us/2010/12/30/youre-welcome-mr-president.aspx & http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2010/12/27/us_obama_vick/index.html
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Whatshisname? - "Investigation, we don't need no stinkin investigation"
Falsely arrested & wrongfully convicted victims of the United States of America’s vast criminal justice system are being challenged to join the battle today in an effort to right ‘all’ past wrongs while reforming the criminal justice system of tomorrow.
History will record and reflect that generations of American adults systematically chose to ignore the short and long-term effects of allowing the nation’s policing authorities and courts to run amuck. Decades of ignoring the elephant in the room has unfortunately lead to an epidemic that will plague each and every generation to come.
The NNGP intends to educate and enlighten the public at large about this nightmare in which we have inherited and most definitely will pass on to our families, friends and love ones.
The NNGP will list the names of the Arresting Officers that are shown to have: obviously, blatantly, knowingly and willingly filed false criminal charges and the supervisors signing off on the Police Incident Report including any additional Supplemental Information.
Furthermore, listing: *the State/County/City, *the Prosecution Team, *the Presiding Judge, *the Jurors retained/dismissed, *the Court Reporter and *the Exhibit Clerk.
Finally, listing: *the Wrongfully Convicted, *the hired/appointed Defense Team, *the method in which the case was disposed –(full jury trial or jury dismissed for plea bargaining in the Judge’s Chambers. AKA: Open Court).
To submit your story contact the Team.
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*This mini column is donated & dedicated to the President of "The Justice Project", Mr. John F. Terzano.
The Justice Project
"Working in justice to end injustice"
June 2010
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A Message From The President
Dear Team,
Prosecutors and defense attorneys each serve an essential function in our criminal justice system. Prosecutors have a unique and powerful position by deciding which charges to bring, what plea bargain to offer, and what sentences to request.
Concurrently, defense attorneys serve as a check on the state's power by upholding one of the most important rights guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution-the right to adequate counsel. By investigating the facts and challenging the state's evidence, defense attorneys help ensure that our system reaches just results and that liberty will not be denied unduly. Having competent and ethical lawyers on both sides of the aisle is imperative for a fair and accurate trial.
Unfortunately, systemic problems in our criminal justice system have led to bad lawyering on both sides that have undermined the integrity of our adversarial system.
*Note: to read the entire message please go to www.thejusticeproject.org
and consider signing up for your own monthly issue of TJP.
June 28, 2010
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Dear Team,
As a society, we believe that public safety and our security are important so we give our government and prosecutors the power to protect us. And, while most prosecutors strive for justice, many are willing to bend and even break the rules to ensure a conviction - and very few of them pay the price. Just ask Tim Masters.
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TEXAS
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*This mini column is donated & dedicated to the President of Texas Watchdog Mr. Trent Seibert
UPDATE:
Please join us in congratulating Texas Watchdog for winning the prestgious
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THE
INNOCENCE
PROJECT
*This mini column is donated & dedicated to The INNOCENCE PROJECT.
Dear Team,
For many of our clients in prison, DNA testing represents their last chance for freedom.
Convicted despite their pleas of innocence and having exhausted the appeal process, they turn to the Innocence Project, hoping we will find evidence in their case that can be tested and ultimately prove their innocence.
You can provide our clients this last chance for justice. The Innocence Project relies on supporters like you to help pay for DNA testing in every case we take on. And with more than 280 active cases, our clients need your support.
Your donations for DNA testing can go a long way. Freddie Peacock was exonerated last year after DNA proved his innocence of a 1976 rape. The tests that set him free cost $2,000. The Innocence Project spent $1,100 on testing that freed Ronnie Taylor after serving 12 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. However, sometimes costs are much higher. In the case of Cornelius Dupree, who was wrongly incarcerated for 30 years, several rounds of testing totaled more than $20,000.
Thank you for your commitment to justice.
Sincerely,
www.innocenceproject.org
Become an Innocence Partner today.
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This mini column is donated & dedicated to Mrs. Audrey White of
"With Unveiled Face".
By way of introduction -
I am Audrey White, falsely accused and wrongly convicted, a victim of the Texas justice system.
I was incarcerated for three years on an eight year sentence and am currently in the process of filing a habeas application.
The purpose of my mini column will be to explore the many experiences I had, within the justice system and the negative impact its had on me and my family members.
Prior to the false allegations, I really had no experience with the system and was believing what I was taught in school. That is a person is innocent until proven guilty and trials are fair, which couldn't be further from the truth.
It has become very important to me to bring the injustices of the system to the awareness of the public, so that others might find a way to protect themselves and ultimately this information can become part of a catalyst to fuel a movement toward justice system reform.
I look forward to sharing more with you.
*While you are here check out the Public Hero Award notification and make sure to click on the title link above to visit Mrs. White's Blog - With Unveiled Face. Be sure to bookmark this page so you can return with ease.
The Innocence Project of Texas - (IPOT)
IPOT
*This mini column is donated & dedicated to
The Innocence Project
of Texas - (IPOT)
From the IPOT website's
FAQs Page
Q. What types of cases does the Innocence Project of Texas (IPOT) investigate?
A. IPOT only investigates claims of actual innocence where an individual has been
convicted of a crime in Texas and has exhausted all of his or her direct
appeals.
IPOT does not provide litigation assistance during trial, appeal, or
parole proceedings.
Q. How does IPOT define “actual innocence”?
A. We define actual innocence to mean that either
*To read more please go to http://www.innocenceprojectoftexas.org/index.php?action=faqs
*To Download a copy of the IPOT Membership Application go to http://www.innocenceprojectoftexas.org/pdf/2010-2011-Membership-Application.pdf
*Contact the Team to request your very own mini column.
The Team -
Reviews the Introductory Emails to determine if the
Applicant qualifies per the guidelines listed above and makes no promises or
assumptions that any post conviction work product will result in a favorable
outcome regarding any subsequent vetting or filing for any form of relief. If
it is determined that a claim qualifies & warrants further vetting, we will
guide the Applicant through the additional process via a Reply Email.
PNG Specializes -
In nothing but the historically &
systematically ignored claims in an effort to shine a light on the Projects’ that
knowingly & willingly Cherry Pick for Justice. If it weren’t for their: Policies, Rules &
Requirements that discriminate as to whom qualifies; there would be no need for
the creation of PNG of Texas. We envision a future where a vettable /
verifiable Wrongful Conviction isn’t disqualified based on the Type of
Evidence, Year of Alleged Crime or if All Appeals have been Exhausted or Not.
Until then, it’s up to us to vett claims from the very moment of
arrest via the Police Incident Report to include: reviewing the interrogation /
interview, Photo Array Line-Up / Live Show-Up Processes for any gross
description discrepancies’, Indictment / Information, Pre-Trial Motions, Probation
Status at time of arrest on a new unrelated charge, Voir Dire proceedings, Plea
Bargaining reasons provided for avoiding Jury Trial to verdict & favorable Evidence
not allowed to be entered at trial.
*Pattern, *Policy & *Practice of Denying -
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The Quest for Justice -
The public at large is invited to participate in the 'project' by assisting us in the collection of verifiable Claims that meet the Team's Qualifications above. Good luck in your endeavors, remember to seek assistance from multiple sources & may you never give up on your quest for justice. We don't need or want your money, but we can't stop you from doing with it as you may. Feel free to browse around and consider visiting again.
Dedication -
The PNG Team proudly dedicates this project to the victims of the Texas criminal justice system unfortunate enough to have been falsely arrested, wrongfully convicted, and/or subsequently denied consideration for a Full Pardon - for innocence.
You are hereby encouraged to consider sharing your personal experience(s) regarding a false arrest and/or wrongful conviction with the public at large in our BLOGABOUTIT Forum.
It's completely understandable that the fear of embarrassment, ridicule, and having to explain, and/or defend, prevents the majority from speaking out. Honestly, keeping a false arrest and wrongful conviction to yourself isn’t right or healthy. Remaining silent prevents proper healing while it does nothing to prevent it from happening to others. Tell it to everyone, and don't be vague for it is the tiny details that make or break a case. Those choosing to contact the local media will quickly learn that they don't reply and when they do it's a rehearsed answer. But history has shown us that positive things can happen when the media does get involved. With that said, it's a good idea to include the media in your endeavors.
It's time to name names, so that those guilty of these atrocities have an opportunity to: explain themselves, deny any involvement, and/or apologize to their victims, their own families, and to the public they serve(d). Patterns of Police and Prosecutorial Misconduct can be revealed when the public learns the names of the individuals responsible for false arrests and wrongful convictions.
PNG will publish the certified Case Files, the Police Incident Reports, the Mug Shots, including: the names of all parties, along with any and all correspondence submitted. The PNG Team offers you unlimited space at the PNG Blogaboutit Forum to share your story and evidence showing; a false arrest, wrongful conviction, and/or subsequent, denial of a Full Pardon.
Doing the Right Thing -
We invite those public servants & representatives of clients named in the documents to consider taking time to publicly apologize to their victims that include letters of recommendation for Full Pardons - for innocence.
History Repeating Itself or a Vicious Cycle? -
The wronged community has consisted of human beings from; every class, race and political affiliation from day one. The historic and catastrophic failure to officially unite as one, simply allows the Bad Cop(s) to get away with falsely arresting at will. It leaves the rogue Assistant District Attorney(s) to continue enjoying a life of Prosecutorial Misconduct supported by immunity loopholes. The citizens of voting age will continue to; receive Jury Duty notices, avoid or accept the duty, miss work, etc... All along with the plan being to dismiss the Jury due to the Prosecution Team and Defense Team plea-bargaining with the innocent at lunch recess.
Incompetent Attorneys/Lawyers/Public/Defenders -
*Opt. A - No suspect(s) fit description(s).
*Opt. B - Positive Identification one or more.
*Opt. C - Tentative Identification one or more.
What Do You Get When The District Attorney Encourages His Assistant D. As. to “Do The Right Thing”? -
When two or more individuals are shown to have knowingly & willingly worked in unison to: *file false arrest charges, *disregard gross suspect description discrepancies, *perform improper Photo Array, *perform improper live Show-Up, *present bogus/false evidence to the Grand Jury, fabricate false State’s Exhibits documents, introduce faked evidence into Case Files, *present to the court and display falsified evidence to a jury, intimidate witnesses to not testify, pick a jury only to plea-bargain at lunch recess, etc...?
Give Up?
When Crime Victims
are 100% Wrong About Being 100% Positive? -
When the real/actual culprits are blatantly ignored and allowed to continue in their criminal enterprises: the joke is on the Crime Victim(s), their families and the public at large. Thus, leaving the taxpayers to pick up the entire tab. Shame on the crime victim(s) that realizes that the wrong person(s) is in custody but yet conspires with the authorities to obtain a conviction.
I Know Nothing -
When Detectives, Assistant D. As. and Crime Victims are confronted about their actions recorded in Police Incident Reports & Case Files they either: stick to their story, play dumb, or ignore it.
Imagine what it must feel like to be told that the documents clearly show them conspiring to: file false charges, prosecuting the innocent, falsifying evidence, and refusing to acknowledge that they Positively Identified the wrong suspect(s). They all have and will claim ignorance, and/or harassment in hopes that it all goes away.
*If anyone ever comes across information showing any of these three entities:'doing the right thing for the right reasons' via: publicly apologizing to the wronged, the citizens and offering to assist the wronged, please forward it to the Team.
PROJECT: Not Guilty was launched in Texas in 2009, due to the robust criminal justice system reform movement. The universal disinterest in Closed & Cleared NON-DNA related claims of actual innocence by the multitudes of projects and groups that have come before us, has inspired us to focus primarily on these historically ignored cases. The Team prays that its endeavors combined with those across the state, contribute to greatly reducing the amount of false arrests and hopefully prevents wrongful convictions of tomorrow by addressing all claims.
It's very clear that Texas' leaders (Mayors, D.As., Governors, TBPP, etc...) have no intentions to honestly address 'all' past, present & future false arrests and wrongful convictions on its own. Existing 'projects' assist them by ignoring closed/cleared cases having nothing to do with DNA & Death Row.
Texans deserve to have an honest, transparent and streamlined Clemency / Pardon application procedure that doesn't discriminate against applicants based on the type of evidence proving innocence. With this in mind, true criminal justice system reforms should encompass from the very moment of arrest all the way through the entire Clemency / Pardon application process.
The Team will also study certain aspects of the Texas Criminal Justice System and its relationship with the Clemency Section of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. We will learn how this department operates in relation to being charged with handling the Regular Full Pardon & Full Pardon - for innocence application packets, analyzing, researching and preparing the files for consideration by the Board.
Texas Hold 'em and the Stacked Deck -
Currently Full Pardons - for innocence applications are considered only on the unanimous recommendation of the applicant's three trial officials (sentencing or current judge, district attorney, and Sheriff). Thus, ensuring that it is virtually impossible to comply with the requirement due to there being absolutely no incentives for any of the three.
Creating & implementing this requirement/loophole was very successful in reaching its goal. Failure to eliminate this by both political parties shows the public at large that Texas is a criminal orgainization which is funded by it citizens. Shame on us and we will forever remain a world wide laughing stock.
Phase One -
You are invited to follow the Team as we embark on a mission to implement and complete a very unique project. One that will examine all claims of innocence having absolutely nothing to do with DNA, Death Row and/or those Currently in Custody. The Team will also study the many causes of false arrests and the sustained trauma associated with being wrongfully convicted. We will conclude with a study of the Clemency application process, where the Team will research the human cost associated with State(s) that systematically denies all applicants seeking a Full Pardon based on innocence.
Phase Two -
Will involve targeting and researching specific cases of False Arrest and wrongful convictions for patterns of Police and Prosecutorial Misconduct. Cases/Claims having sufficient evidence proving innocence and subsequently denied consideration for a Full Pardon for or based on innocence will be show-cased.
Team members will publish false arrests and wrongful conviction related case files, police reports & mug shots, including the names of 'all' parties involved. If you are a bad cop, a rogue ADA, or a lazy judge that allows the bad and enables the rouge while enjoying the many levels of immunity loopholes, now's the time to 'do the right thing for the right reasons'.
SUBMIT YOUR STORY -
If you and/or a loved one are truly not guilty and/or have been previously denied a pardon based on innocence and believe your claim of actual innocence deserves further recognition, you are encouraged to contact the PNG Team.
PROJECT: Not Guilty is a for profit at this time but will never charge a fee for services rendered. Instead we have chosen to operate by surviving on our own merits, advertising revenue and of course the kindness of others.
CONTRIBUTE TO THE CAUSE / DISCLAIMER -
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***Please alert The Team if you would prefer to remain an anonymous donor, for we fully intend on letting the world know the names of those brave enough to sponsor the project.
****By submitting a story, you are not obligated to contribute in any way. There are no written or spoken guarantees that the Team will approve your claim/story for future actions including: placing info. on the CASES page and/or improve your chances for obtaining any post conviction relief.
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