The Honorable Devon Anderson
1201 Franklin Street, Suite 600
Houston, Texas
77002-1923
Ma’am,
I’m writing today about the case of
Carlos Coy, 908426.
The Texas Tribune recently
published a fascinating article about Texas’s dubious distinction as the number
1 state for exonerations in the nation. While the plethora of releases highlights
the great steps we have taken to right past wrongs, it also illustrates our
deeply flawed criminal justice system.
The report quoted in the article found
that the percentage of exonerations based on DNA had dropped; wrongful
convictions that hinged on Brady violations, inadequate representation, and
faulty forensic evidence are being questioned and, in some cases, overturned.
Ma’am, you have greater access to
Coy’s case than we do, but even with the limited information I can find I am
convinced that something went very wrong during the investigation into the
allegations. The testimony allowed during his trial changed from day to do,
from person to person.
I urge you again to investigate
this trial. I believe that eventually the issues I see will be brought to light;
as you have devoted your life to justice, I would love to see you leading this
effort.
Me, my address, etc.
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