When new scientific evidence casts doubt on convictions, the justice system has no easy path to freedom — even when it’s the prosecutors doing the asking.
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July 11, 2024 · View in browser

In today’s newsletter: A riveting story on how hard it is to convince a judge to overturn a decision, Nike’s “sustainability bloodbath,” Texas crisis pregnancy center funding and more stories from our newsroom. 

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He Was Convicted of Killing His Baby. The DA’s Office Says He’s Innocent, but That Might Not Be Enough.

When new scientific evidence casts doubt on convictions, the justice system has no easy path to freedom — even when it’s the prosecutors doing the asking.

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"Given Nike’s leadership and investment, their retreat is unfortunate, especially in light of the scale and urgency of the challenge."

 

—Ken Pucker, professor of practice at Tufts University. Nike pledged to reduce its contribution to climate change. But in December, it eliminated a team charged with helping make that happen — the first in a series of cuts that one former employee called “the sustainability bloodbath.” 

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