Bowe Bergdahl’s conviction vacated by federal judge, citing potential for conflict of interest Wednesday, July 26 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Former U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who was court-martialed for desertion during his tour of Afghanistan, had his conviction vacated on Tuesday by a federal judge, who said a military judge had failed to disclose a potential conflict of interest.Prior to... Read More.
Conviction vacated for man wrongfully imprisoned due to photo lineup mistake: ‘I’ve waited a long time’ Thursday, March 9 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A deceptive photo lineup helped imprison a man for over 18 years for a fatal shooting he did not commit, according to the Brooklyn district attorney.On Thursday, he walked free after a judge vacated the conviction and dismissed the indictment.Sheldon Thomas,... Read More.
Subject of ‘Serial’ podcast could have murder conviction vacated, walk free Monday, September 19 by ABC News(BALTIMORE) -- Adnan Syed, who was the subject of 2014's wildly popular podcast "Serial," is set to appear in a Baltimore courtroom on Monday after prosecutors requested that his 2000 murder conviction be vacated.He could walk free Monday after new evidence was uncovered by... Read More.
‘Serial’ podcast subject’s conviction should be vacated, prosecutors say Wednesday, September 14 by ABC News(BALTIMORE) -- The conviction of Adnan Syed should be vacated, prosecutors said in a new court filing Wednesday.Syed was the subject of the popular podcast "Serial," which profiles various murders around the country and shed light on the lack of DNA testing in his... Read More.
Kephart leads in 73rd District State Representative Republican race Thursday, May 19 by Louise BennettClearfield - Tuesday was Pennsylvania’s Primary Election, with the key local race being for State Representative in the 73rd District.Three Republicans were vying for the seat: attorney Dallas Kephart, long-time Clearfield County Commissioner John Sobel and local businessman Derek Walker.Kephart claimed a convincing victory... Read More.
Bill Cosby released from prison after conviction vacated Wednesday, June 30 by ABC News(PHILADELPHIA) -- Bill Cosby was released from prison Wednesday after his conviction on sexual assault charges was overturned by Pennsylvania's highest court.The 83-year-old Cosby walked out of the State Correctional Institution Phoenix in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Wednesday afternoon, officials told ABC News.Cosby's publicist, Andrew... Read More.
Update: Bill Cosby released from prison after conviction vacated Wednesday, June 30 by ABC NewsBill Cosby was released from prison Wednesday after his conviction on sexual assault charges was overturned by Pennsylvania's highest court.The 83-year-old Cosby walked out of the State Correctional Institution Phoenix in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Wednesday afternoon, officials told ABC News.Cosby's publicist, Andrew... Read More.
Bill Cosby to be released from prison after conviction vacated Wednesday, June 30 by ABC NewsBill Cosby is to be released from prison Wednesday after his sexual-assault conviction was overturned by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.His publicist, Andrew Wyatt, will be picking him up to leave prison within hours, Wyatt confirmed to ABC News.Cosby was sentenced in September 2018 to three to... Read More.
More than 50 drug convictions vacated over former NYPD cop accused of perjury Wednesday, April 7 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- One by one, Brooklyn Criminal Court Judge Keisha Espinal vacated more than 50 drug convictions that had been based on the testimony of former NYPD detective Joseph Franco.Franco was charged two years ago with perjury in Manhattan and while there's no... Read More.
