Briefly Noted: DIY Exoneration

Radley Balko from the March 2011 issue

The movie Conviction—which saw a limited theatrical release in October, with a wider one planned for 2011—tells the true story of Betty Anne Waters, an unemployed single mother who worked for two decades to win her brother’s exoneration and release from prison. Kenny Waters was convicted in 1983 for the 1980 murder of Katharina Brow in Ayers, Massachusetts. Convinced of her brother’s innocence, Betty Anne worked to earn her GED, then her bachelor’s degree, and finally a law degree so she could fight for her brother’s release.

With backing from the Innocence Project, Kenny Waters was finally cleared by DNA testing and released from prison in 2001. The movie features Hillary Swank (who is also the executive producer) as Betty Anne and Sam Rockwell as Kenny.

Sadly, after serving 18 years in prison, Kenny Waters died from an accidental fall just six months after his release. He was 47 at the time of his death. —Radley Balko

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Grand Junction, CO 7/21/2010 Colorado State Troopers said they were coming in.
Jason Kemp says you can not come in without a warrant. State Trooper broke open the door and pepper sprayed Jason.
Again you can come in without a warrant. Colorado State Trooper broke on the door again and shot and killed Jason Kemp. He was in his house and he was unarmed, he demand a warrant and the State of Colorado had him shot and killed.
Two State Troopers appear in court in Grand Junction 3/8/11 Stay tuned to this real life story.

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