Last night, Kansas City’s Fox 4 News profiled two area exonerees and their struggle to put their lives back together after they served time in prison for crimes they did not commit. Eddie Lowery, of Kansas, who was wrongfully convicted of rape, served nearly 10 years before being paroled. The truth about his innocence only came to light after he was released from … [Read more...] about Area Exonerees Discuss Life After Wrongful Imprisonment
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Sister Helen on Community Bridge
During her visit to Kansas, Sr. Helen Prejean did a radio interview with the local news program "Community Bridge." Click below to listen to the interview. Sister Helen on Community Bridge … [Read more...] about Sister Helen on Community Bridge
Wichita Eagle: Rethink Death Penalty
In a March 11, 2011 editorial, the Wichita Eagle called for Kansas to rethink its death penalty in light of Illinois' recent abolition of capital punishment. The editorial cites the problems associated with Illinois' death penalty, including wrongful convictions and discriminatory treatment, as problems that could also exist in Kansas' death penalty system. In addition to … [Read more...] about Wichita Eagle: Rethink Death Penalty
Topeka Capital-Journal: Prejean Seeks End of Death Penalty
After her recent visit to Washburn University, the Topeka Capital-Journal published an article about Sister Helen Prejean and death penalty abolition work in Kansas. … [Read more...] about Topeka Capital-Journal: Prejean Seeks End of Death Penalty
Abolition Bill Introduced in Kansas House
A bill to abolish the death penalty in Kansas was introduced in the Kansas House of Representatives on Friday, February 11, 2011. The bill, HB 2323, was sponsored by the House Corrections and Juvenile Justice Committee. HB 2323 will replace the Kansas death penalty with life in prison without parole as the sentence for the crime of aggravated murder. "This legislation will … [Read more...] about Abolition Bill Introduced in Kansas House