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WES
@wesskillings.bsky.social
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Award winning journalist with 30+ years of experience in investigative reporting, human-interest stories, and commentary. Author of A Matter of Recovery and Mosaic Pieces, and co-author of Visit to a Queen.
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I wrote about whether someone found not guilty can sue because it’s a question many people misunderstand. An acquittal doesn’t automatically open the door to a...
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#CriminalJustice #LegalRights #NotGuilty #CivilLaw
If Found Not Guilty, Can I Sue? Get Clear Answers Today - Wes Skillings
If found not guilty, can you sue? Learn when lawsuits are possible, who you may sue, and why a not-guilty verdict does not always mean compensation.
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February 12, 2026 at 10:24 PM
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In my article on how appeals can reveal missing evidence, I explore how the appellate process works beyond simply re-arguing a case.
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#AppealsProcess #JusticeSystem #MissingEvidence #LegalReview
How Appeals Reveal Missing Evidence: An In-Depth Examination of the Legal System
Discover how appeals uncover missing evidence in legal cases. Learn the impact of new evidence on verdicts, the appeal process, and how it can change the course of justice.
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February 12, 2026 at 10:24 PM
wesskillings.bsky.social
One thing I focus on is wrongful conviction risk assessment — looking at the conditions that make errors more likely. Cases don’t unravel in isolation; they tend to...
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#RiskAssessment #WrongfulConviction #JusticeReform #LegalAwareness
Wrongful Conviction Risk Assessment - Wes Skillings
Use our free interactive Wrongful Conviction Risk Assessment Tool to evaluate criminal cases for structural warning signs, investigative bias, evidence reliability issues, and procedural fairness conc...
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February 9, 2026 at 3:51 PM
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Joe Hubbard’s case stayed with me because it shows how hard it is to challenge a conviction once the system has made up its mind. Writing about his fight for justice reminded...
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#JoeHubbard #FightForJustice #InnocenceMatters #LegalSystem
Joe Hubbard’s Fight for Justice: A True Story - Wes Skillings
Joe Hubbard’s fight for justice exposes a father’s decades-long struggle to challenge a 1973 murder conviction and uncover troubling truths.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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When I write about wrongful convictions, my goal isn’t to sensationalize crime — it’s to slow the story down and look at where the system can fracture. I’ve seen how...
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#WrongfulConvictions #TrueCrimeReality #JusticeSystem #CriminalJustice
The Unraveling in True Crime Stories of Wrongful Convictions - Wes Skillings
Crime stories of wrongful convictions reveal how innocent people lose decades to broken systems, and why truth still fights its way.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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How would you like to hire this Amazing and Ethical Law Firm???

#Ethics #JusticeMatters #Oath

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Former Federal Prosecutors Who Tried To Hold Trump Accountable Launch New Law Firm
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January 18, 2026 at 6:02 AM
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youtu.be/N5FtnMUJn9M #glennkirschner #justicematters

The New York Times reported four gunshot wounds to Renee Good despite video showing three shots, and this video explains how bullet trajectories and autopsy findings can account for that.

Glenn Kirschner | Justice Matters
Shocking New Evidence in the Homicide of Renee Good!
YouTube video by Glenn Kirschner
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January 17, 2026 at 5:21 AM
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robynblasco.bsky.social
Why can't we all join forces & file
CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT against him for
ABUSE of POWER & many other offenses he's personally called for⁉️⚖

AIDING & ABETTING his CRIMES against AMERICA thry aren't immune from prosecution the
ORANGE MENACE
might be...🤷‍♀️

BUT EVERYONE ELSE ISN'T⁉️👹🤬
#justicematters
💙🌊⚖🐸
January 18, 2026 at 4:10 AM
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philforcolorado.bsky.social
Dr. King reminded us that justice requires courage and action.
Today, and every day, I’m committed to showing up and doing that work. As Dr. King said “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere”.
#MLKDay #JusticeMatters #PhilForGovernor
January 19, 2026 at 6:20 PM
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Ever wonder if the defense has to share evidence with the prosecution?
This article breaks down how disclosure works in criminal cases, what’s required, and why it matters to...
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#LegalClarity, #KnowYourRights, #CriminalJusticeExplained, #Law101
Does the Defense Have to Disclose Evidence to Prosecution? - Wes Skillings
Does the defense have to disclose evidence to prosecution? Learn how criminal discovery works, what must be shared, and what stays protected.
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January 13, 2026 at 9:26 PM
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Victims of digital justice: How digital tools in policing, courts and prisons can deepen disadvantage for vulnerable people – and why fairness must be built into justice tech from the start. Supported by Sydney Informatics Hub.
#CriminalJustice #TechAndSociety
See book 👉 https://bit.ly/4oZCbqH
December 26, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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Authority without restraint means ICE officials acting and speaking first, and letting the legal system deal with the fallout later.

When power moves like this, neutrality is already compromised.

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#ICE #AuthorityWithoutRestraint #AbuseOfPower #CriminalJustice
January 8, 2026 at 3:18 PM
wesskillings.bsky.social
Some actions ripple farther than we expect. This article breaks down how choices—big or small—can trigger legal consequences, affect your rights, and change your life’s trajectory...
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#LegalAwareness #Consequences #KnowTheLaw #Responsibility
This Action Will Have Consequences: Why Every Choice Matters More Than You Think
Learn what “this action will have consequences” really means, why every choice matters, and how understanding cause and effect can help you make better decisions.
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January 5, 2026 at 10:09 PM
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Why Was the Supreme Court’s Ruling Important in Gitlow v. New York With Respect to Due Process?

A landmark decision that helped shape American rights. This post breaks down...
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#ConstitutionalLaw #SupremeCourt #DueProcess #CivilRights
Why Was the Supreme Court’s Ruling Important in Gitlow v. New York With Respect to Due Process?
Why was the Supreme Court’s ruling important in Gitlow v. New York with respect to due process? A clear explanation of its meaning and impact.
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December 30, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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How Pressure to Solve a Case Leads to Wrongful Charges

When authorities rush to close a case, mistakes can happen. This article examines how pressure to secure arrests can cloud...
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#CriminalJustice #WrongfulCharges #JusticeSystem #PoliceReform
How Pressure to Solve a Case Leads to Wrongful Charges: Learn the Warning Signs
Learn how pressure to solve a case leads to wrongful charges, from tunnel vision to rushed decisions that put innocent people at risk.
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December 30, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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Can You Be Charged With a Crime Without Knowing?
Ignorance isn’t always innocence, but can you really face criminal charges without even knowing you broke the law? This post breaks down...
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#LegalRights #CriminalLaw #KnowYourRights #JusticeSystem
Can You Be Charged With a Crime Without Knowing? - Wes Skillings
Can you be charged with a crime without knowing? Learn how charges work, what the law requires, and what to do if you think you might be at risk.
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December 26, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Why Do People Make False Accusations?
What motivates someone to point the finger without truth behind it? This article explains the psychology, emotions, and circumstances that can lead people to...
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#FalseAccusations #Psychology #Truth #Justice
Why Do People Make False Accusations? Unpacking the Human Reasons Behind a Damaging Act
Why do people make false accusations? Explore the 4 key motivations, from revenge to psychological projection. Learn the devastating impact and the crucial steps to take if you are falsely accused.
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December 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Fact — In 2024, 147 people were exonerated of criminal charges across the United States. Of that number, 87 were Black, accounting for nearly 60% of all wrongful conviction reversals that year……...
November 15, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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It’s a follow-up to our earlier investigation, which found that poor defendants in California are routinely sent to prison without anyone investigating the charges against them, significantly increasing the likelihood of wrongful convictions. calmatters.org/investigatio...

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‘This was all sitting there’: How California fails to prevent wrongful convictions
The lack of investigators affects counties throughout the state, from poor, rural areas to the state’s largest and most well-funded public defense offices.
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December 17, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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warmonitor.net
The parallels keep writing themselves. Hitler routinely called for the arrest of political opponents and relied heavily on false accusations, treason, conspiracies, corruption, to justify it. Using lies and emergency powers was a core tactic of his rise to power.
December 17, 2025 at 5:01 AM
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oregonthedm.bsky.social
The problem with more folks becoming half aware of social strategies is ...well..

DARVO "Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender" for example pretty good explanation of how manipulators abuse folks..

But also it's the exact thing defending yourself from false accusations require.
December 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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When the system fails, stories speak. This powerful book list explores wrongful convictions—true accounts and fiction that reveal injustice, resilience, and the long road...
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#WrongfulConvictions #JusticeSystem #BookRecommendations #TrueCrime
12 Eye-Opening Books About Wrongful Convictions - Wes Skillings
Discover 12 powerful books about wrongful convictions that reveal real stories, justice flaws, and the human fight for truth. Read more...
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December 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Deferred prosecution sounds like relief—but what does it really mean for your record? This article explains how deferred prosecution works, what information appears in...
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#LegalKnowledge #DeferredProsecution #KnowYourRights #Justice
Does a Deferred Prosecution Go On Your Record? A Clear and Simple Guide - Wes Skillings
Does a deferred prosecution go on your record? Learn what shows up, what doesn’t, and how to clear it with simple steps.
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December 16, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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NEW: A man is set to testify about the torture he says he suffered at the hands of a ex-CPD detective while being held at Guantánamo Bay as a judge weighs whether to overturn the conviction in one of Chicago's most notorious murders, @jaredrutecki.bsky.social & I report for @wttw.bsky.social
Man Who Said He Was Tortured by Ex-CPD Detective at Guantanamo Bay Set to Testify
Circuit Court Judge Adrienne Davis is weighing whether to overturn the conviction of Anthony Garrett in connection with the murder of 7-year-old Dantrell Davis, who was shot and killed by a sniper at ...
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November 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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zacharyhorning.bsky.social
Emphatically no. If one is convicted of a crime and subsequently accepts a pardon it is an unmitigated admission of guilt. It does not change the facts of the crime in any way.

Overturning a conviction wipes it clean and essentially means one is not guilty. Courts very rarely overturn convictions.
December 1, 2025 at 2:28 AM