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Alstory Simon’s release from prison is the latest twist in a complicated legal saga

by Michael Miner October 31, 2014August 18, 2021

The second person convicted of a 1982 murder on Chicago’s south side goes free.

Posted inBlogs

After confessing to two killings, can Alstory Simon get out by blaming his lawyer?

by Michael Miner August 12, 2014August 18, 2021

The legal saga of Alstory Simon may now hinge on whether his attorney was too cozy with the enemy.

Posted inBlogs

Did Anthony Porter do it? Some background reading

by Michael Miner August 8, 2014August 18, 2021

As the Anthony Porter murder case gets a second look, here’s some background reading

Posted inBlogs

Tribune overlooks a courtroom bromance

by Michael Miner December 2, 2013August 19, 2021

Chicago Tribune overlooks an important detail in its report on the Lake County jail.

Posted inBlogs

Anita Alvarez wants to take a third look at Anthony Porter

by Michael Miner October 22, 2013August 19, 2021

Was Anthony Porter guilty all along? Anita Alvarez says she’ll look into it.

Posted inBlogs

If He Didn’t Do It, Why Did Alstory Simon Confess?

by Michael Miner May 5, 2011August 19, 2021

Why did Alstory Simon confess?

Anthony Porter walks out of the Cook County Jail after more than 16 years on death row.
Posted inColumns & Opinion

Who’s Saying the Innocence Project Sprung a Killer, and Why?

by Michael Miner May 5, 2011August 19, 2021

When David Protess—the hotshot professor who helmed the Innocence Project—got in trouble at Northwestern University, James Sotos saw an opportunity. Sotos is an attorney with a client and a message, […]

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