On March 19th 2010, Rick Perry became the first governor in history to pardon a dead man. This is what happened next…
What Happens when A dead man is exonerated?
Mr. Timothy Cole was one of the 56 innocent prisoners exonerated under then Governor Perry. A little too late… Mr. Cole died behind bars in 1999 … its noted that the real criminal had tried to confess for years. After watching this video (produced by Mother Jones) am wondering why laws haven’t been enacted to punish those who may have done something illegal in order to make and process a conviction. Was it a jailhouse rat, a dirty cop or maybe a coerced eyewitness?
I understand the statute of limitations may have run out on a crime such as perjury – but should it? If the person you lied about on the stand dies in prison, would it not then be at the very least involuntary manslaughter? Whats the price for an innocent person’s years of imprisonment and abuse these days? In Texas it appears to be a plaque…
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It figures. Whats with the hug at the end? Some people are too forgiving
Wow its good to see something positive come from this ordeal. Its good the government of Texas took the time to admit they were wrong and pardon this man. I hear of so many people being exonerated in Texas – that state needs a huge audit
IDK – he looked kind of stupid standing up there attempting to feign interest or sympathy. In my opinion, just another bloated politician –
Congratulations to the family and kudos to them for fighting for their relatives good name. Shame on the Texas government for not responding faster. This could have taken place in a matter of days but it appears they drug it out for several years. I will not vote for any of those politicians or staff members if they need a vote.
am glad he didnt get nominated by his party. good thing he dropped out he doesnt appear , in my opinion, to be all that smart on tv
It was a good thing his department did and I support him 100%. Rick Perry for Prez!!!!
SMH – You are obviously misinformed or work for the Perry campaign.
Its appalling why the governor preceding Perry never pardoned this man. I don’t think I would have controlled myself like the family did. Perry looked fake as hell when he was giving that speech. Then he told them he loved them… c’mon…