For the 16th time since a state innocence commission began reviewing cases in 2007, judges have exonerated someone the commission decided was wrongly convicted, according to a news release.
NC Senate wants to cut the state’s innocence commission. Its director now pleads with the House
North Carolina’s Innocence Inquiry Commission — a small state agency that investigates prison inmates’ claims that they were wrongfully convicted — would lose all funding under a budget proposal approved Wednesday by the North Carolina Senate.
Q&A: What is the N.C. Innocence Inquiry Commission? And why is it on the chopping block?
The N.C. Senate’s budget proposal, which passed its final vote Thursday, would eliminate the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission. Its executive director is lobbying state lawmakers to keep funding it.
Three Judge Panel in State v. Clarence Roberts Votes Unanimously to Exonerate
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | April 16, 2025 | The North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission wishes to announce the exoneration today of Mr. Clarence Roberts. On August 15-17, 2023, the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission (NCIIC) held a hearing in State v. Clarence Roberts, 13 CRS 054359 (Robeson County).
State v. Clarence Roberts | The North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | From the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission | Lindsey Guice Smith, Executive Director On August 15-17, 2023, the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission (NCIIC) held a hearing in State v. Clarence Roberts, 13 CRS 054359 (Robeson County). The case arises from the murder of Joshua Council on June 14, 2013. On May 5, 2017, Clarence Roberts was convicted, after …
Three Judge Panel in State v. Bryant, et. al.
On April 18-28, 2022, Forsyth County held a three-judge panel hearing in the case of State v. Bryant, et. al., 02 CRS 38882, 38883, 38884, 38886, after the case was referred by the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission (NCIIC). At the conclusion of the hearing, the three-judge panel ruled that Mr. Bryant, Mr. Cauthen, Mr. Tolliver, and Mr. Banner had not proven their innocence by clear and convincing evidence and relief was denied.
The Commission Holds Hearing in State v. John Pritchard
On December 14-15, 2021, the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission (NCIIC) held a hearing in State v. John Pritchard, 11 CRS 304-305 (Yancey County).
State v. John Pritchard Hearing
The North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission will hold a hearing on State v. John Pritchard filed in Yancey County (11 CRS 304-305). Judge Thomas H. Lock will preside as chair. The Commission’s executive director, Lindsey Guice Smith, will present the case to Commissioners. The hearing is anticipated to last two days. No interviews will be provided. WHENTuesday, December 14, 2021 through Wednesday, December 15, 2021. The …
Innocence Inquiry Commission Featured on the All Things Judicial Podcast, Part Three
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | This article originally appeared on https://www.nccourts.gov/news/tag/press-release/all-things-judicial-features-roundtable-with-innocence-inquiry-commission-staff-members The latest episode of All Things Judicial features the final part of a three-part series on the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission (NCIIC). This episode is hosted by Executive Director Lindsey Guice Smith and focuses on the roles and experiences of the Commission’s staff. In one riveting segment, staff members give firsthand accounts of their participation …
Innocence Inquiry Commission Featured on the All Things Judicial Podcast, Part Two
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | This article originally appeared on https://www.nccourts.gov/news/tag/press-release/north-carolina-innocence-inquiry-commissions-victim-services-is-featured-on-all-things-judicial-podcast The latest episode of All Things Judicial features part two of a three-part series on the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission. Part two is hosted by Associate Director Beth Tanner and focuses on the Commission’s victim services. This episode’s guests are Robin Colbert, Katie Monroe, and Emma Paul. Part three of this series will be …
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