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Animal Law Project
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Professor William Reppy convinces East Carolina University to stop using live animals in surgical training
ECU’s Brody School of Medicine agrees to stop the practice July 1. -
Animal-focused firm opens in Raleigh
Professor William Reppy Jr. says he envisions collaboration between Duke's Animal Law Project and Calley Gerber's new practice. » North Carolina Lawyers Weekly -
Leading animal law practitioner speaks at Duke Law, March 31
Bruce Wagman offers insight into the broad-reaching and continually evolving field of animal law. -
Fido's day in court
Animal law disputes still take place in largely uncharted legal territory, says Professor William Reppy Jr. » The News & Observer -
ABA Animals & Bioengineering Conference
Register now: Conference Nov. 9-10, 2007 to explore the evolution and development of laws relating to the use of animals in bioengineering. » Event Details -
U.S. Attorneys Flock to Animal Law
Duke's Animal Law Project is one of many programs encouraging student and attorney interest in animal law. » Law.com -
Animal Law Grads
WUNC highlights Duke Law's Animal Law Clinic » WUNC
Appellate Litigation Clinic
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Appellate Litigation Clinic client prevails in federal agency
TSA ruling in client’s favor allows him to regain occupational license. -
Sarah Campbell JD/MPP ’09 bound for Supreme Court clerkship
Campbell will begin clerkship with Justice Samuel Alito in July. -
Fourth Circuit ruling favors Appellate Litigation Clinic client
Published ruling turned on issue addressed in oral argument. -
Clinic students prevail in D.C. Circuit
Judges rule that truck driver’s license was erroneously revoked by Department of Homeland Security. -
D.C. Circuit decision sides with appellate litigation clinic
Judges favor clinic client in strongly-worded opinion. » The Blog of Legal Times -
Appellate Litigation Clinic matter withstands judicial review by Supreme Court
D.C. Circuit ruling allowing clinic's client suit against federal prosecutor stands. -
Appellate Litigation Clinic prevails in Fourth Circuit
Third-year students argue winning case. -
Meghan Ferguson ’10 argues in D.C. Circuit
Ferguson and Appellate Litigation Clinic teammates handled case from briefing through oral argument. -
Two Duke Law students argue in the U.S. Court of Appeals
Christopher Vieira and Steven Rawson are enrolled in the Appellate Litigation Clinic. -
Lesson No. 1: Eat a good breakfast
3L shares story of arguing, and fainting, in the 4th Circuit. -
Prosecutor seeks Supreme Court review of immunity ruling secured by Duke's Appellate Litigation Clinic
Clinic filed an appeal on behalf of Peter Atherton, a man dismissed from a grand jury for alleged disruptive behavior. » The Blog of Legal Times -
Appellate Litigation Clinic brief in drunk driving case has impact
National Law Journal suggests amicus brief influenced Chief Justice’s emphatic dissent. -
Who inspired Roberts' dissent in drunk driving case?
Apparently Duke Law's Appellate Litigation Clinic deserves some credit. » National Law Journal -
Appellate Litigation Clinic wins in D.C. Circuit
Unanimous ruling accepts positions briefed and argued by Class of 2009 grads. » The Blog of LegalTimes -
It's another Fourth Circuit win for the Appellate Litigation Clinic
Ruling aids former inmate seeking damages for incarceration beyond the terms of his sentence. -
Duke Law students secure significant ruling for disabled inmates in Fourth Circuit
Prisoner's case was briefed and argued by students in the Appellate Litigation Clinic. -
Appellate Litigation Clinic strengthens advocacy skills of its students
Leeann Rosnick '08 and Libby Magee '08 share what they gained from their experience in the clinic. -
Duke’s Appellate Litigation Clinic notches a win in Fourth Circuit
Students briefed and argued case on behalf of NC inmate.
Children's Law Clinic
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Fine '11 awarded prestigious fellowship to advocate for children
Lauren Fine was awarded a two-year Zubrow Fellowship in Children’s Law by the Juvenile Law Center. -
Caitlin Swain ’12 and Joanna Darcus ’12 land prestigious public interest fellowships
Swain receives Skadden Foundation Fellowship to work towards educational equity; Darcus receives Independence Foundation Fellowship to combat abusive debt collection practices. -
N.C. Supreme Court Rules for Students Represented by Children’s Law Clinic
The North Carolina Supreme Court ruled on October 8, 2010 that school administrators may not deprive public school students of alternative education during a period of suspension without providing a significant reason for such a deprivation. -
Wettach honored by North Carolina Justice Center
Clinical Prof. Jane Wettach will receive “Defender of Justice” award Sept. 30. -
Wettach comments on ruling limiting state's power in school suspensions
N.C. Supreme Court ruling requiring administrators to explain denial of access to alternative education could have wider impact, says Prof. Jane Wettach, who argued case. » The New York Times -
N. C. Supreme Court rules on rights of suspended students
If excluded from alternative education, student has state constitutional right to know the reason for exclusion, justices find in case argued by Prof. Jane Wettach. » News and Observer -
Success in the Children’s Law Clinic
Clients reinstated to schools after expulsion and long-term suspension punishments are reversed. -
Wettach talks about disciplinary obstacles that deny some children the right to an education
Other than a few mandatory suspensions for serious offenses, state law leaves it to individual school boards to develop their own policies, Clinical Prof. Jane Wettach says. » WUNC -
Children's Law Clinic case challenges long-term school suspensions
Clinical Prof. Jane Wettach argued the case in N.C. Supreme Court on March 22. » The New York Times -
Wettach represents two Beaufort County teenagers in school suspension case
States should act at the legislative level and through the courts "to put the brakes on the school systems overusing suspension," Clinical Prof. Jane Wettach says. » The News & Observer -
Children's Law Clinic to appeal ruling in case about seeking alternative education during suspension
Clinical Prof. Jane Wettach says the clinic is seeking an expanded definition of the "fundamental right to a sound basic education." » Washington Daily News -
Prof. Jane Wettach comments on loss of alternative school programs for suspended students
Alternative school programs for suspended students are getting the ax as school officials look for ways to save money. But the long-term costs of failing to serve suspended students are likely to be higher than the short-term savings. » Troubled student program in doubt -
Professor Jane Wettach argues access to schooling case in N.C. Court of Appeals
Not allowing two teenagers to attend an alternative school during their long-term suspension violated their rights to an education, Wettach says. » The News & Observer -
Children’s Law Clinic secures educational services in settlement for client
Eric Wiener and Doug Curran say the experience gave them insight into the litigation process and prepared them to excel in their summer positions. -
New Special Education Policies Take Effect
New special education policies were approved by the state Board of Education November 1, 2007. -
Prof. Wettach participates in clinical legal education anniversary
Prof. Wettach joined with clinical faculty from around the country recently at the University of Tennessee College of Law to celebrate its 60th Anniversary of clinical legal education. -
Clinical Professor Jane Wettach testifies before the House Select Committee on Education of Students with Disabilities
With the North Carolina General Assembly passing several bills this term that add protections for public school students with disabilities, Clinical Professor Jane Wettach, director of the Children's Law Clinic, testifies before the House Select Committee on Education of Students. -
Clinic Defends Student Protesters
Children's Education Law Clinic defends constitutional rights of students to take part in immigration protests
Children's Education Law Clinic teaches efficient, compassionate problem solving
» Duke Law Magazine, Spring 2006
Long-term Disasters For Youth
Raleigh News & Observer features op-ed article by Clinic Director Jane Wettach.
Clinic Director Jane Wettach discusses school discipline as a guest on WNCU
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Community Enterprise Clinic
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Introducing “Duke Law in Relief”
Community Enterprise Clinic students use classroom exercise to promote Haiti relief. -
Community Enterprise Clinic receives grant from Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation
Funding will enable students to develop critical lawyering skills and will aid the low- and moderate-income communities served by the clinic's clients, says Clinic Director Andrew Foster. -
Making a difference through transactional work
3L Mike Kaplan shares what he has learned and the skills he has gained during a semester in the Community Enterprise Clinic. -
Help the little guy first
Clinical Program Director and Professor Andrew Foster outlines key consumer-protection provisions that should be included in any financial rescue plan. » The News & Observer -
2007-2008 Community Enterprise Clinic activities and accomplishments
The clinic represented 30 clients and provided over 3,300 hours of legal service during the past year. » Report (pdf) -
Duke Law Community Enterprise Clinic: Preparing tomorrow’s business lawyers today
Two students in the clinic share what they hope to take from their experience. -
Affordable Homes Project Breaking Ground in July
Duke's Community Enterprise Clinic is working with the Outer Banks Community Development Corporation on an affordable housing project, scheduled to break ground July 30. » Outer Banks Sentinel -
Clinical Professor Andrew Foster Appointed Associate Editor of the Journal of Affordable Housing and Community Development Law
Foster will serve a two-year term as the Journal's associate editor before assuming the role of editor-in-chief. -
Community Enterprise Clinic Organizes National Business Law Clinics Conference
Community Enterprise Clinic faculty organized 2007 Business Law Clinics Conference, held April 20 in Chapel Hill -
Community Enterprise Clinic Holds Social Enterprise Conference
Community Enterprise Clinic conference educates non-profit managers about social enterprise options and strategies development funds
Guantanamo Defense Clinic
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Professor Madeline Morris crafts comprehensive legal framework for counterterrorism detention
Morris has provided a copy of the draft Counterterrorism Detention, Treatment, and Release Act to executive branch agencies. » Duke News & Communications -
Obama's proposed Guantanamo legal plan rife with problems
Professors Madeline Morris and Scott Silliman say many questions remain about the president's plan regarding detainee trial and continued incarceration. » The Olympian -
Obama revives Guantanamo tribunals
Professor Madeline Morris says that repealing contentious rules won't solve problems with military commissions. » NPR -
Professor Madeline Morris comments on the Obama administration dropping the term "enemy combatants"
They're recognizing a right to detain that is not governed by existing laws of war and will need to be articulated, Morris says. » Pro Publica -
Detainees at Gitmo a power strategy
Professor Madeline Morris comments on Bush administration's resistance to releasing 17 Chinese Uighurs no longer considered enemy combatants. » The Washington Independent -
Closing detention center easier said than done
Professor Scott Silliman discusses the challenges posed by the election promise to close Guantanamo Bay. » NPR -
Lawyers for detainees contrast federal court and military commission process
Classified information presents particular challenges they tell students. -
Lawyers for detainees contrast federal court and military commission process
Classified information presents particular challenges they tell students. -
Defending Mohamed Jawad
Military counsel calls detainee defense his most “challenging duty.” -
Professor Scott Silliman discusses split verdict in Hamdan case
Silliman explains the outcome of Salim Hamdan's military commission trial and what the decision means for other detainees at Guantanamo Bay. » Minnesota Public Radio -
Media Advisory: Professor Madeline Morris testifies before military commission Aug. 13
Morris is scheduled to be an expert witness in pretrial motions on behalf of Mohammed Jawad. -
Media Advisory: Professor Madeline Morris testifies before military commission Aug. 13
Morris is scheduled to be an expert witness in pretrial motions on behalf of Mohammed Jawad. -
Parsing Boumediene v. Bush
Faculty scholars examine the significance of Supreme Court’s extension of constitutional right of habeas to Guantanamo detainees. -
Professor Madeline Morris discusses significance of Supreme Court decision allowing Guantanamo detainees access to federal courts
The director of the Guantanamo Defense Clinic, Morris served as a consultant on petitioner's brief in Boumediene v. Bush. » KPCC radio -
Professor Madeline Morris praises Supreme Court's Guantanamo ruling
Morris, director of Duke Law's Guantanamo Defense Clinic, says the decision ensures "prompt and meaningful review of all of the detentions at Guantanamo." » Duke News & Communications -
Protection for iguanas at Guantanamo, but what about the detainees?
Professor Madeline Morris says that the United States needs to establish legal procedures for suspected terrorists. » The New Zealand Herald -
Primer: Guantanamo Detainees' Rights
As some U.S. senators push to restore the legal protections of foreign detainees deemed to be "unlawful enemy combatants," Professor Madeline Morris, chief counsel to the Office of the Chief Defense Counsel for Military Commissions, provides legal context. » NPR -
Guantanamo POW Status is Crucial to U.S.
Professor Madeline Morris says current efforts by the U.S. government are "in danger of destroying the very protections for POWs it has worked so hard and so long to establish." » The Raleigh Chronicle -
Judges at Guantanamo Throw Out Two Cases
Professor Madeline Morris, director of the Guantanamo Defense Clinic, says a military trial system "riddled with internal contradictions and anomalies" contributed to the recent dismissal of charges in the only two war crime trials against Guantanamo detainees. -
Guantanamo Restrictions
Professor Madeline Morris, Director of Duke Law's Guantanamo Defense Clinic, and clinic student Hannah Polikov '08 discuss the impact of a new proposal from the Justice Department to restrict client-attorney contact for Guantanamo detainees » WUNC (Audio) -
Military Commissions Bill Violates Constitution
The president's bill on military commissions still violates the Constitution, says Professor Madeline Morris, director of the Guantanamo Defense Clinic
Environmental Law and Policy
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Judge suspends hearings after favorable development for clinic client
Environmental Law and Policy Clinic students participate in case regarding dam operations on Yadkin River. -
Clinic students pursue protection for endangered butterfly
Students in the Environmental Law and Policy Clinic combine scientific and legal research for a client working to save a rare insect. -
Salzman article on complex environmental problems selected for best-of-year collection
Article by Prof. James Salzman to be included in 2010 Land Use & Environmental Law Review compilation. -
Environmental Law and Policy Clinic students draft guide for forest carbon trading
Daniel Ribeiro LLM ’09 and Ryan Stoa ’11 contribute to guidebook aimed at simplifying contracts for ecosystem services. -
Fortune Magazine Outlines Economic Issues at Stake in Yadkin Relicensing Fight
The Town of Badin was built by French aluminum interests and thrived for decades on the jobs related to aluminum smelting provided by Alcoa after they took over the plant. Now the plant is shuttered and the town is struggling to survive. » Alcoa versus North Carolina -
Salzman lectures on ecosystem services at Pace University School of Law, Oct. 18
Prof. James Salzman will take a critical look at the potential of ecosystem services for environmental protection. -
Environmental Law at Duke Law
Read about prominent appointments for environmental law faculty, a federal lawsuit to protect sea turtles, and other environmental activity at Duke Law. » Read the newsletter -
State Agrees to New Rules to Protect Sea Turtles to Settle Lawsuit Field by Duke ELPC
The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission voted to agree to new restrictions on gill netting in order to settle litigation field by Duke's Environmental Law and Policy Clinic on behalf of Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Hospital. » Star News Online -
Stronger restrictions on fishing nets lead to lawsuit settlement
The settlement protects the interests of commercial fishermen and endangered sea turtles, says Environmental Law and Policy Clinic Supervising Attorney Michelle Nowlin. -
ELPC Wins Argument: Judge Orders Complete Environmental Review of Cement Plant and Enjoins Further Action
Students in Duke's Environmental Law and Policy Clinic worked for four semesters to challenge state's permitting process for facility. -
Duke Environmental Law and Policy Clinic helps secure order for environmental review of cement plant
The full review will examine the effects of the plant on the wetlands and surrounding neighborhoods, says Clinic Supervising Attorney Michelle Nowlin. » The News & Observer -
Judge rules for Environmental Law and Policy Clinic client
Ruling suspends construction of cement plant pending environmental review. -
Environmental Law and Policy Clinic Argues for Review of Titan Cement Plant
Students and faculty from Duke's Environmental Law and Policy Clinic have filed a petition for Judicial Review before the Wake County Superior Court on behalf of Pender Watch and Conservancy. Arguments were held yesterday before Judge Donald Stephens in Raleigh. » NEWS BREAK: Superior court holds on Titan ruling -
Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue And Rehabilitation Center files federal lawsuit to enforce protections of endangered sea turtles
The Environmental Law and Policy Clinic is representing the Beasley Center in this case. -
Cement plant draws scrutiny
The Environmental Law and Policy Clinic is representing coastal groups in a lawsuit aimed at forcing the state to require a comprehensive environmental review before permits for the plant are granted. » The News & Observer -
Patrick Duggan JD/MA ’10 accepted into DOJ Honors Program
Duggan will join the department’s environment and natural resources division following graduation. -
Turtle lawsuit on track to remove gill nets
Jean Beasley, current director of the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue Center, says she expects a suit to be filed during January with the help of the Duke Environmental Law & Policy Clinic. » North Carolina Sportsman -
Email trail shows Titan officials sought state and county help
Duke's Environmental Law and Policy Clinic is representing opponents to the proposed Titan plant in Castle Hayne, N.C. » Lumina News -
Environmental Law and Policy Clinic submits comments concerning the proposed Titan plant and quarry in Castle Hayne, N.C.
In a 36-page document, the clinic emphasizes the shortcomings in the state's modeling processes and calculations. » Lumina News -
Gov. Purdue calls for investigation in Titan plant permitting process
The Duke Environmental Law and Policy Clinic submitted comments on Nov. 20 concerning the proposed plant. -
Turtle advocacy
Environmental Law and Policy Clinic students research regulations to protect sea turtles. -
60-Day Notice of Intent filed with the National Marine Fisheries Service
The Environmental Law and Policy Clinic is working with the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center to protect threatened and endangered sea turtles in North Carolina coastal waters. » Read notice (pdf) -
Duke Law students explore the human cost of mountaintop removal mining
Environmental Law and Policy Clinic files amicus brief with Supreme Court in case related to controversial mining practice. -
Longest discusses wetland and mussel concerns for proposed Navy airfield
The Gates County site should not be considered, says Ryke Longest, director of the Environmental Law and Policy Clinic. » The Virginian-Pilot -
Rhead Enion '10
Enion finds real world experience in the Environmental Law and Policy Clinic. -
Semester in the Environmental Law and Policy Clinic becomes a hands-on experience
Julia German '09 works with the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association on policies pertaining to the local, sustainable agriculture movement. -
Concerns raised about harm to whales in military sonar training
Environmental issues must be considered, says Michelle Nowlin, supervising attorney for the Environmental Law and Policy Clinic. » Orlando Sentinel -
Michelle Nowlin comments on proposal for cement plant near Wilmington
"We are not convinced that [the state's] review is going to look at secondary and cumulative impacts [of the plant]," Nowlin says. » The News & Observer -
U.S. Supreme Court ruling favors Navy sonar training
Finding proof of environmental harm might be easier on the East than the West Coast, says Michelle Nowlin, supervising attorney with the Environmental Law and Policy Clinic. » The News & Observer -
Duke's Environmental Law and Policy Clinic reports progress in OLF study
"We hope the information gathered [at the Sandbanks site in Gates County, N.C.] will be informative for other sites," clinic director Ryke Longest says. » DailyAdvance.com -
Environmental Law & Policy Clinic assisting Penderwatch & Conservancy
Clinic helping the environmental advocacy group during the permitting process of a cement plant in Castle Hayne, N.C. » StarNewsOnline -
Environmental Law and Policy Center expresses concern about a proposed sonar training range
"The Navy hasn't done sufficient work on the impacts of sonar on sea turtles," says senior lecturing fellow and supervising attorney of the clinic Michelle Nowlin. » Jacksonville Daily News -
Environmental Law and Policy Center expresses concern about a proposed sonar training range
"The Navy hasn't done sufficient work on the impacts of sonar on sea turtles," says senior lecturing fellow and supervising attorney of the clinic Michelle Nowlin. » Jacksonville Daily News -
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit strikes down Environmental Protection Agency clean-air rule
Ryke Longest, director of Duke Law's Environmental Law and Policy Clinic, says it's likely to be years for a new rule to be put into effect. » The Charlotte Observer -
Clean air update
Ryke Longest, director of the Duke Law Environmental Law and Policy Clinic, explains complex interstate air pollution regulations on "The State of Things." » WUNC -
Tennessee Valley Authority trial begins
Ryke Longest, director of Duke Law's Environmental Law and Policy Clinic, says courts have long upheld the right of states to protect their residents and environment. » The Charlotte Observer -
Duke Environmental Law and Policy Clinic studies environmental impact of naval landing base
Clinic retained by Gates County, N.C., community group. » The Virginian-Pilot -
DC Environmental Law & Policy Clinic Reception - Feb. 12
Celebrate the launch of the Duke Environmental Law and Policy Clinic. » Register -
Duke Law profs, students and alums publish article examining the constitutionality of climate change policies
Co-authored by Profs. Chemerinsky, Siegel and Schroeder, along with Tim Profeta (Dir. of the Nicholas Institute, JD/MEM '97), Brettny Hardy JD/MEM '07 and Brigham Daniels (Nicholas School graduate student and Law School lecturing fellow), the piece analyzes California's climate change initiatives from a constitutional perspective. » Read Article -
New Limits are Likely for Hog-waste Lagoons
Ryke Longest, director of the Environmental Law and Policy Clinic, comments on a bill to ban waste ponds on new hog farms and set higher standards for alternative waste disposal systems. » The News & Observer -
Law, Science, and Uncertainty: The future of children's environmental health
Duke Environmental Law and Policy Forum fall 2006 symposium focuses on children's environmental health » more
Wrongful Convictions
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Coleman says opposition mischaracterizes Racial Justice Act
Attempts to undo the RJA are really about polarizing voters, says Prof. James Coleman. » Yes! Weekly -
Caitlin Swain ’12 and Joanna Darcus ’12 land prestigious public interest fellowships
Swain receives Skadden Foundation Fellowship to work towards educational equity; Darcus receives Independence Foundation Fellowship to combat abusive debt collection practices. -
Coleman challenges prosecutors’ calls to repeal Racial Justice Act
D.A.s face “mountain of evidence” they routinely exclude qualified black jurors from capital juries, writes Prof. James Coleman. » News and Observer -
Coleman says Durham DA is "self-destructing"
DA Tracey Cline, now linked to false information filed in court, "really is undermining the integrity of her office," says Prof. James Coleman. » News & Observer -
Coleman disputes RJA opponents' claim
Prof. James Coleman says claims that the Racial Justice Act could lead to parole for death row inmates are misleading. » WRAL -
Coleman comments on poll showing ebbing support for death penalty
Increased public awareness of the process and mistakes involved in some death penalty cases may account for changing attitudes, says Prof. James Coleman. » Winston-Salem Journal -
Second trial for accused murderer may benefit prosecution, according to Newman '88
Prof. Theresa Newman '88 says Jason Young's retrial enables the prosecution "to tighten up their evidence." » News & Observer -
Coleman responds to calls for limits on habeas review
Prof. James Coleman cautions against insulating state convictions from federal review. » New York Times -
Newman discusses denial of pardon to exonerated Wrongful Convictions Clinic client
Lack of transparancy in pardon denial "troubling" says Clinical Professor Theresa Newman. » Asheville Citizen-Times -
Coleman explains "why we won't give up" efforts on behalf of incarcerated Kalvin Smith
"As long as we believe they may be innocent, we will never give up the pursuit of justice," writes Prof. James Coleman of wrongful-convictions work. » Winston-Salem Journal -
Newman talks wrongful convictions with exoneree, Durham congregation
Prof. Theresa Newman joins exoneree Darryl Hunt to discuss innocence work and the reasons why innocent people go to jail. » The Herald-Sun -
Coleman discusses proposal to charge police who withhold notes from prosecutors
If passed, the proposal could have significant effect on the justice system, says Prof. James Coleman. » News & Observer -
Coleman urges rejection of Winston-Salem police report on 1995 beating
Prof. James Coleman calls internal police investigation relating to Innocence Project client "woefully inadequate." » Winston-Salem Journal -
Rethinking reliance on eyewitness confidence
Professors Vidmar, Coleman, and Newman call for Supreme Court to overturn "common sense" confidence standard. » Judicature -
Coleman responds to scathing review of N.C. SBI crime lab
Prof. James Coleman calls failings of N.C. SBI crime lab a public safety issue. » WRAL -
Wrongful Convictions Clinic client freed from life sentence
North Carolina man set free from prison after 17 years. » Asheville Citizen-Times -
Wrongful Convictions Clinic client has conviction overturned after 17-year imprisonment
Students, faculty developed claim that client J. Scott Pierpoint's conviction was based on false testimony. -
Students' work to free Shawn Massey makes case for clinics
Work of Wrongful Convictions Clinic cited as evidence of importance of law school clinics. » The Herald Sun -
Hair central to Shawn Massey's case
Clarification that a robber had cornrows, not simply braids at the nape of the neck, might have saved Massey 12 years in prison. » The Charlotte Observer -
Wrongful Convictions Clinic client released after 12-year incarceration
Prof. James Coleman and District Attorney Peter Gilchrist '65 discuss the overturned conviction. » The Charlotte Observer -
Newman comments on effect of bias in criminal cases
Bias can skew investigations, prosecutions, and trials, says Prof. Theresa Newman. » Independent -
Coleman responds to scathing review of N.C. SBI crime lab
Prof. James Coleman calls failings of N.C. SBI crime lab a public safety issue. » WRAL -
Hairstyle helps to prove innocence
The length of hair needed to create cornrows is a key for Shawn Massey's release. » The News & Observer -
Wrongful Convictions Clinic secures Shawn Massey's release
Innocence Project, Wrongful Convictions Clinic efforts win freedom for Massey after 12-year incarceration. -
Duke Law School helps exonerate wrongfully convicted man
Students working on the case instructed to “look for loose threads, not a smoking gun." » Independent Weekly -
Coleman comments on pending N.C. inmate release
The governor must respect the law regarding release of felons, even if she doesn't like it, Prof. James Coleman says. » Winston-Salem Journal -
Former Duke Innocence Project client gains freedom
Joseph Lamont Abbitt is exonerated by DNA after serving 14 years for rapes. -
Wrongful Convictions Clinic seeks alumni to assist advancing cases
Clinic assists North Carolina inmates with credible claims of actual innocence. -
Burden of truth
In a feature where Duke experts imagine our world over the next quarter-century, Professor James Coleman writes about the possible future of lie-detection devices. » Duke Magazine -
One killing, two theories, zero justice
State and federal authorities with separate theories cannot both be right about who killed Myron Hailey, Professor Theresa Newman writes. » The News & Observer -
One system, two realities
Professor James Coleman puts the attorney general's decision to vacate charges against former Sen. Ted Stevens into the larger context of wrongful convictions. » The Huffington Post -
Georgia Wrestles with Death-Penalty Issues
Professor James Coleman, who chairs the ABA's "Death Penalty Project," explains the ABA's call for a death penalty moratorium in certain states » NPR
