Stephanie Roberts Hartung
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Stephanie Roberts Hartung
@stephanieneip.bsky.social
New England Innocence Project Senior Staff Attorney
Reposted by Stephanie Roberts Hartung
“Despite evidence that was hidden by prosecutors for decades and new DNA tests that point to Wright’s innocence, the 63-year-old man is not yet free, and the Hampden County District Attorney’s Office is still fighting to keep him behind bars.” www.masslive.com/news/2025/04...
Why a Mass. man is still in prison after his murder conviction was overturned
It's been five days since Edward Wright's murder conviction was overturned by a Hampden County judge — but he's still behind bars. Here's why.
www.masslive.com
April 17, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Reposted by Stephanie Roberts Hartung
🚨BREAKING🚨 We are overjoyed to announce that Edward Wright's 1985 murder conviction out of Springfield, MA, has FINALLY been overturned! After 40 years in prison for a crime he did not commit, Mr. Wright has a chance at freedom. A short 🧵 on a long road:

www.newenglandinnocence.org/innocence-bl...
BREAKING: Court Overturns 1985 Springfield Murder Conviction — New England Innocence Project
Edward Wright’s conviction has been overturned! Mr. Wright has been wrongfully incarcerated for more than 40 years for a Springfield murder he did not commit. Judge Bucci granted Mr. Wright’s Motion f...
www.newenglandinnocence.org
April 16, 2025 at 12:42 AM