Justice 360 is excited to announce that last week our attorneys won relief for two of their clients. Johnny Bennett will receive a new sentencing hearing and William Bell’s death sentence has been vacated because he is ineligible for the death penalty. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that racist comments made by the… Read More →
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Justice 360 partners with Richland Library for “Let’s Talk Justice” forums
On Thursday, November 17, Columbia will host Bryan Stevenson, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative, and a public-interest lawyer who has dedicated his career to helping the poor, the incarcerated and the condemned. In preparation for his visit, the library will host a series of forums, book groups and film screenings. Here’s… Read More →
Grace, Justice and Mercy: An Evening with Bryan Stevenson
Justice 360 is honored to host founder & Executive Director of the Equal Justice Initiative, Mr. Bryan Stevenson on Thursday, November 17th, 2016. Mr. Stevenson is a widely acclaimed public interest lawyer who has dedicated his career to helping the poor, the incarcerated, and the condemned. Join Justice 360 for an enlightening conversation on race,… Read More →
Bennett Film Highlights Racial Injustice
A black man sentenced to death by an all white jury in Lexington County, South Carolina…. Read More →
Extraordinary Victory Against Racial Prejudice from Supreme Court
The United States Supreme Court issued an extraordinary win today on a Batson claim in Foster v. Chatman, No. 14-8349. Congratulations to our colleagues at the Southern Center for Human Rights for their hard work and perseverance! The case arises out of Rome, Georgia where a very sympathetic victim was murdered and sexually assaulted. Foster was… Read More →
Attorney General Wilson Appeals Bennett Case Despite Undisputed Racial Bias
If nothing changes, nothing changes – and apparently A.G. Wilson is happy for racism & bigotry to remain the status quo in the courts of South Carolina. Wilson has appealed the U.S. District Court decision reached in March by Judge Richard Gergel finding that Mr. Bennett’s due process rights were violated by (1) the seating… Read More →