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A man wrongfully convicted based on evidence from a now-disgraced police officer may finally clear his name thanks to new information uncovered through a Google search.

In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court acquitted a man who spent 23 years in prison for allegedly murdering his wife and three children, after determining that the prosecution failed to prove its case against him.

The relatives of a man who died regrettably after being wrongfully accused in the Hino Town Incident are calling for a retrial and reform of the judicial system following a landmark Supreme Court decision.

A Polish man, Piotr P., has been imprisoned for over 20 years for a murder he did not commit, as new evidence points to another individual being responsible for the crime.

The Supreme Court of Japan has decided to allow a retrial for Hiroshi Sakihara, posthumously convicted of murder and robbery in the Hino Town case, leading to emotional reactions from the victim's family.

The Japanese Supreme Court has approved the retrial of Hiroshi Sakuhara, convicted of murder and robbery in the 1984 Hino Town case, despite inconsistencies in his confession and his perceived fear during meetings with his lawyer.

Japan's Supreme Court has granted a retrial for the 1984 Hino Town murder case, potentially exonerating the deceased former defendant.

An expert claims that newly revealed issues in the Post Office Horizon scandal suggest a man wrongfully convicted of his wife's murder may be innocent.

A Texas judge has declared four men innocent in the long-standing yogurt shop murder case from 1991, resolving a case that affected their lives for over three decades.

Tomás Gabriel Crisanto, an Otomi indigenous man, was released after almost 13 years in prison for a wrongful homicide conviction, fulfilling his wish to visit his deceased daughter’s grave.

Norwegian courts are set to thoroughly review the Baneheia report and take measures to prevent future judicial errors.

New evidence suggests that Omar Benguit, convicted of murder 23 years ago, was framed by police, with witnesses alleging they were coerced into false testimony against him.

A BBC Panorama investigation raises serious questions about judicial errors and deliberate evidence tampering in the case of Omar Bengit, who has spent 23 years in prison for the 2002 murder of South Korean student Jeong Ok-sin in Bournemouth.

The Baneheia Committee's report concludes that Viggo Kristiansen was wrongfully convicted, highlighting significant failures in the Norwegian legal system.

The Baneheia Committee concluded that the primary reason for Viggo Kristiansen's wrongful conviction was the presence of weak evidence, particularly mobile evidence that almost excluded his presence at the crime scene.

The VG Crime Podcast discusses the report from the Baneheia investigators regarding the case of Viggo Kristiansen.

A new report reveals significant errors in the investigation and court process against Viggo Kristiansen in the Baneheia case.

Agder police are holding a press conference regarding the public release of the second part of the investigation report in the Baneheia case.

The Baneheia committee criticizes authorities and claims the case against Viggo Kristiansen should have been reopened in 2011, according to VG's sources.

Three former executives of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department have paid a total of 5.28 million yen to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government after being found liable for a wrongful conviction involving Okawara Chemical Machinery.

Three men who were wrongfully imprisoned for many years are advocating for legal reforms to the compensation process in England and Wales.

Thirty years after being convicted of a quadruple murder, Dany Leprince's quest for justice receives support from the prosecution for a review of his case due to new evidence.

The article discusses the controversial conviction of Robert Matuszewski for the brutal murder of Agata S., despite his claims of innocence and the appellate court's repeated annulments of his sentence.

The article discusses the rare instance where Tokyo officials are demanding compensation from individual police officers involved in an illegal investigation that led to a wrongful conviction, raising questions about the mechanism of requiring public officials to bear the cost of compensations paid by governments.

Carmela Flores is leading a protest demanding the release of her husband, Tomás Gabriel Crisanto, who has been wrongfully accused and granted amnesty that has not been executed.

Richard Anthony Jones spent 17 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, which was carried out by a man who looked just like him.

Discussions surrounding the review of the re-trial system aimed at rescuing victims of wrongful convictions are intensifying, with the Ministry of Justice targeting amendments to the Criminal Procedure Act following the House of Representatives election.

A committee of the Legislative Council has voted to support a proposal to review the retrial system, prompting critical opposition from lawyers who argue it neglects the relief of wrongful conviction victims.

Japan's Legislative Council finalized a draft proposing changes to the retrial system, which has raised concerns among lawyers who argue it overlooks the needs of wrongful conviction victims.

Margret Fridriksdottir criticizes Judge Barbara Bjornsdottir for what she calls a wrongful conviction and accuses her of character murder, following her conviction for a threat offense.

Manfred Genditzki, who spent over 13 years in prison for a crime he did not commit, will receive €1.31 million in compensation after reaching an agreement with Bavaria.

Manfred Genditzki, who spent over a decade wrongfully imprisoned, will receive a total of 1.31 million euros in compensation from the Free State of Bavaria.

After being wrongfully imprisoned for over 13 years, Manfred Genditzki has reached a settlement with the Free State of Bavaria for 1.31 million euros in compensation.

Manfred Genditzki received 1.31 million euros from the Free State of Bavaria for the 13 years he spent wrongfully imprisoned, concluding his case with a settlement covering all claims from his conviction, imprisonment, and retrial.

An appellate court in Prague will begin hearings on a subsidy case involving 11 individuals who were wrongfully convicted.

A Minnesota man has been exonerated after spending 25 years in prison for a murder he did not commit.