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- compensation denied, you have to be kidding. Give this man his money and it is much less then what he really deserves. It's not only a joke for the Texas court system and the state itself, but is a terrible reflection of the United States of America.
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- by Robook April 24, 2011 12:56 AM EDT
Totally uncomprehensible that in 2011 a wrong can be admitted and compensation denied. You have to be kidding? Give this man his money a mere pittance of what he really deserves. It's not only a joke for the Texas court system and the state itself, but is a terrible reflection of the United States of America. One of the reasons that I wouldn't fight one day for this country. Might as well be 1811 or 1911. Might as well bring back the fire hoses and the german shepherds.
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"The term is ascribed to French Enlightenment political philosopher Baron de Montesquieu.[2][3] Montesquieu described division of political power among an executive, a legislature, and a judiciary. He based this model on the British constitutional system, in which he perceived a separation of powers among the monarch, Parliament, and the courts of law. Subsequent writers have noted that this was misleading[citation needed], because the United Kingdom had a very closely connected legislature and executive, with further links to the judiciary (though combined with judicial independence)."
"Montesquieu did specify that "the independence of the judiciary has to be real, and not apparent merely". "The judiciary was generally seen as the most important of powers, independent and unchecked", and also considered it dangerous."
Montesquieu also thought that should the people lose faith in the law, revolt could easily follow. - Reply to this comment
- The State of Texas wrongly convicted an innocent man and he has paid a terrible price for this injustice. Restitution is due him. Screw the technicality, the State of Texas is the offender here, not the innocent. Pay him the money. End of story.
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- I was made well aware of all the conspiracy theorist out there when CBS posted an article on the anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing tragedy. These people came out of the woodwork on everything from Tim McVeigh being a scapegoat to Vernon Wayne Howell, aka David Koresh being a pillar of the Waco community. It was very apparent these theorists only like to come to the defense of caucasian martyrs. Here's a little hint, if you want to find a real injustice and a real conspiracy, just start investigating what went on while Henry Wade was the Dallas County, Texas district Attorney for more than 30 years. So far, 17 men have been cleared in Dallas, that's more than most states. All were put on trial by prosecutors who worked for Wade. He never lost a case he handled personally. Turns out the record of Wade's office was too good to be true. And now, a new Dallas district attorney is focusing on the Wade legacy. It's a search for innocent men waiting to be exonerated. Looks like Somerville, Texas is no different.
Now here is another real conspiracy. If you dug deeper, I'm sure there are plenty more in Texas and other state. But alas they are mostly all Black and Hispanic victims. Guess that would take the fun out of it? - Reply to this comment
- Sorry his friend did nothing wrong and didn't betray him or should feel the need to ask for forgiveness cause there's nothing to forgive. He stated the truth that he gave a knife to his friend and if he lied about it on the stand he would have been guilty of perjury. I wouldn't commit perjury for anyone. The guy did nothing wrong.
He should though sue Texas for millions - Reply to this comment
- coucou,
bizarre, Anthony a été inculpé, condamné, sans aucune preuve l'inculpant, c'est honteux,
dans cette affaire la police n'a pas pris le temps d'enquêter,
une personne d'une autre race aurait surement été traitée d'une meilleure façon
l'enquête aurait été faite sérieusement
il s'agit d'un homme et de son avenir et non de la couleur d'une peau
Anthony mérite excuses et indemnisations
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weird, Anthony was charged, convicted, charging him without any proof, it is shameful,
in this case the police did not take the time to investigate,
a person of another race would have probably been treated in a better way
the investigation would have made ??seriously
He is a man and his future and not the color of skin
Anthony deserves an apology and compensation
"au revoir" - Reply to this comment
- Mr. Graves should be compensated!
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- Dear Anthony Graves,
On behalf of every stupid Texan, I apologize for your injustice and I am happy you are free. I am a 50 yr old male born in Houston and my heart broke watching your story tonight and my blood raged at the ignorant prosecution representing the great state of Texas during your trial. What is wrong with us? The only thing worse than ignorance is pride and the inability to admit you were wrong. People, this is not the 60's. We need to vote out, run out, and bring legal charges against every crooked law-maker, law-enforcer, politician, cleric, school teacher, and baby-sitter. Why are we so complacent while others just like us suffer? Our country is suffering and we continue to buy TV's and Trucks. I am very proud of the new face of Texas justice and doubt very much there is a case she is afraid of, but that's what I'd expect a good ole boy to say when he gets his hat handed to him by a lady. - Reply to this comment
- Well Charles Sebesta you finally proved you really are lower than the lowest Snake in Texas. Anthony Graves should get a lot more than what he's being denied. Shame on y'all
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- Does he deserve compensation? Is there any question? The prosecutor should be sued - with full knowledge he interfered with the judicial process. Isn't that a crime???? It is about justice NOT about winning! Did he even get an apology? What a travesty!
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