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AL HJR93
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/5/2020
Primary Sponsor
Laura Hall
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AI Summary
- Recognizes Mr. Anthony Ray Hinton was wrongfully convicted of murder in 1985 despite lack of fingerprints, eyewitness testimony, and evidence placing him at work during the crimes
- Mr. Hinton was sentenced to death and held in solitary confinement for nearly three decades before his conviction was overturned following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on March 11, 2015
- Jefferson County Circuit Court dismissed charges on April 3, 2015, when the state found no evidence connecting Mr. Hinton to the crime and declined to reprosecute
- Legislature extends deepest apologies to Mr. Hinton for the wrongful incarceration and nearly 30 years spent on death row
- Commits legislature to review the framework under existing law for compensation of wrongfully incarcerated individuals to identify necessary improvements ensuring fairness and equality in the compensation process
Legislative Description
Hinton, Anthony Ray, recognizing injustice suffered
Resolutions, Miscellaneous
Last Action
Introduced and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules
3/5/2020
Committee Referrals
Rules3/5/2020
Full Bill Text
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