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Every single one of them were on their way to the gallows. How is that not every bit as compelling? How does it not suggest that prior to DNA evidence, hundreds of innocent people were put to death? Logic! Was our justice system less fallible before?
The DNA in Felkers case was inconclusive,meaning it would NOT have proven him innocent.
At the very least it would have called for a new trial.
That's the problem with the death penalty. It's impossible to truly have a new trial.
And seriously: Are you honestly suggesting that, even though over 100 people were released after DNA evidence came under consideration, there has never been a person wrongfully executed? Not even one? Give me a break.
IMO, all those on death row should have the ability to appeal based on relevant DNA evidence - if any.
If there is DNA evidence, and it was not introduced at trial, then allow said evidence to be tested. If the evidence does not match, IMO, this would be grounds for re-trial.
If it matches, then rights for further appeals are waived, and a date certain, within 90 days, is set for the inmates execution.
At the very least it would have called for a new trial.
That's the problem with the death penalty. It's impossible to truly have a new trial.
And seriously: Are you honestly suggesting that, even though over 100 people were released after DNA evidence came under consideration, there has never been a person wrongfully executed? Not even one? Give me a break.
No that was not shown by your link....
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The results were ruled as inconclusive; however this finding alone may have been enough to grant a new trial, if not exoneration and release.
What I am stating is there is has NEVER been a case proven where an innocent man(or woman,lets not be sexist) was executed.
And the reason we are even discussing this is another poster stating there WAS such a case(or cases)...
From a quick read the interesting thing I found was in one particular case DNA evidence actually supported the findings that the man was indeed guilty.
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