Quote of the Day (what the heck let’s do two plus a Bonus it’s Monday)

“You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.”

~Mahatma Gandhi~

“It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.”

~Albert Einstein~

“To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity.”

~Nelson Mandela~

All Three Candidates: the R, the D, and the Libertarian (for Guvna) Agree Innocent Man Should Be Pardoned

So I did not get an opportunity to watch Indiana’s gubernatorial debate: however, there was a moment that should be highlighted: all three candidates agreed the State of Indiana should pardon Keith Cooper. This story was reported today in the Indianapolis Star.

That sounds like a step in the right direction. The gentleman has obviously suffered enough, let’s hope the new Administration will promptly and justly address his Petition and make amends for the injustice.

 

Examples of Notable Cases through the Years…

These are some of the office’s most memorable cases:

South Bend man released for Sixth Amendment right to counsel violation after being wrongfully convicted and serving nearly a decade in prison: Brian Neirynck v. State of Indiana

Indiana Court of Appeals reverses conviction due to statutory violation Ron Rose v. State of Indiana

Supreme Court of United States considers the case of Juan Manzano v. Indiana, certiorari denied but J. Sotomayor dissents (h/t Scotusblog, TY!)

Indiana Court of Appeals reverses conviction due to egregious (my word, not theirs, but still! it really was) violation of competency statute in Brian Mast v. State of Indiana