Wrongful Convictions
This close friend of Anthony Ray Hinton visited him regularly and supported him throughout his time on death row.
Who is Lester Bailey?
Despite being on death row, Hinton kept his faith in this higher power.
What is God?
Hinton’s original defense attorney was given only this amount of money to prepare his case.
What is $1000?
In prison, Anthony Ray Hinton was confined to a cell this many feet wide.
What is 5 feet wide?
Hinton forgave the prosecutor who secured his conviction, despite the man showing this toward him in court.
What is racism?
Hinton was convicted of two murders, despite this piece of critical forensic evidence being unreliable.
What is ballistics evidence?
The prosecution argued Hinton used this weapon to commit the crimes, despite a lack of credible evidence.
What is a .38 revolver?
Death row inmates, including Hinton, were served their final meal this many hours before execution.
What is 24 hours?
Hinton’s ability to forgive was inspired by the teachings of this civil rights leader.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
Anthony Ray Hinton was arrested in 1985 and sent to this maximum-security Alabama prison.
What is Holman Correctional Facility?
To help others on death row, Hinton started a book club with this number of participants.
What is six?
The state of Alabama refused to grant Hinton a retrial for over 15 years, even after these experts refuted the ballistic evidence.
Who are independent firearms experts?
One of the greatest challenges Hinton faced on death row was dealing with this kind of loneliness.
What is isolation?
After his release, Hinton forgave this person who first falsely identified him as the shooter.
Reginald Payne White
The Equal Justice Initiative, led by this lawyer, took on Hinton’s case and helped secure his freedom.
Hinton’s hope was renewed whenever he received a letter from this person, which helped him believe in the possibility of freedom.
Who is Bryan Stevenson?
This amendment, which guarantees the right to effective counsel, was a key factor in overturning Hinton’s conviction.
What is the Sixth Amendment?
Hinton witnessed this number of executions while on death row, leaving a lasting impact on him.
What is 54?
Forgiveness, Hinton explained, is not for others but for this person.
Hinton’s case was finally overturned after this court unanimously ruled there was insufficient evidence to justify his conviction.
What is the U.S. Supreme Court?
What are love and forgiveness?
Upon release in 2015, Hinton became an advocate for this cause to prevent further injustices.
What is ending the death penalty?
Besides Hinton, these 6 participants were part of the first book club.
Who are Jesse Morrison, Victor Kennedy, Larry Heath, Brian Baldwin, Ed Horsely, and Henry?
In his speeches, Hinton emphasizes that forgiveness is essential for moving past this powerful emotion.
What is hatred?