Texas Senate OKs bill standardizing eyewitness procedures to help prevent wrongful convictions

AUSTIN — Men who spent time in prison for crimes they didn’t commit have pleaded with lawmakers throughout the legislative session: Improve the criminal justice system so others don’t lose years of their lives to mistakes like they did.

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House bill to create an Innocence Commission fails on final reading

A House bill that would create a state panel to investigate the all the cases of those who were wrongfully imprisoned in the state failed on final reading in the House Thursday, although it already had received tentative approval.

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House backs bill to streamline eyewitness ID rules

AUSTIN — Police would get better guidance on handling eyewitness identifications under a bill the House backed Wednesday, a step advocates say is needed to help fix the leading cause of wrongful convictions.
The measure, which received tentative approval, calls for establishing a statewide standard of scientifically based procedures for law officers on lineups and photo identification.

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