A white knight's tale; huge pro bono effort fights to free child abuse convicts

Article Abstract:

More than 40 attorneys working under the rubric of the Innocence Project Northwest have assembled to represent 13 people they believe falsely imprisoned for child abuse on a pro bono basis. One subgroup of attorneys is investigating possible conflicts of interest, and one the county's public defender system, believes not to have provided effective counsel. An article in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer brought the matter to the lawyers' attention.

Washington, Personal narratives, Cases, False imprisonment, Legal assistance to prisoners, Prisoner's legal assistance

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Pro bono: 2002 awards

Article Abstract:

The National Law Journal's pro bono awards for 2002 are discussed. Examples were the legal defense of abused wives, defending those given the death penalty, and legal work for migrant farm workers.

Achievements and awards

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Experts see lift in pro bono work

Article Abstract:

The increase in nationwide pro bono work after the Sept 11 terrorist attacks is discussed. This has also included pro bono help to those wrongfully detained.

Political aspects

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