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January 9, 2007, 8:54 am PST

01/09 False Confessions

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I have the misfortune of knowing about false confessions and the harm that they do to families and lives. One of the most tragic case of flase confessions is the case of "The Norfolk 4". Where not one but four innocent men went to prison for a rape and murder they did not commit. The actual perpetrator is in prison and has confessed to acting alone, a statement that is confirmed by DNA and physical and forensic evidence. Yet after the actual perpetrator was apprehended the four innocent men, three of whom received two life sentences without parole sit in prison while the "system" in Virginia refuses to admit that there was a mistake made and that a police detective coerced the false confessions.

See www.norfolk4.com for additional information on this horrible travesty of justice in Virginia.

I know because I am Larry Tice, the father of Derek Tice, one of the Norfolk 4.

Mr. Tice , I'm so very sorry for what you and your family are going through. My son only spent 23 months in prison, but it was very hard for me to see him like that. And he was guilty. I cannot imagine the incredible pain you and your son are feeling. My heart goes out to you and all others who have been falsely  accused.
 
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January 9, 2007, 12:26 pm PST

01/09 False Confessions

Quote From: elcid223

I have the misfortune of knowing about false confessions and the harm that they do to families and lives. One of the most tragic case of flase confessions is the case of "The Norfolk 4". Where not one but four innocent men went to prison for a rape and murder they did not commit. The actual perpetrator is in prison and has confessed to acting alone, a statement that is confirmed by DNA and physical and forensic evidence. Yet after the actual perpetrator was apprehended the four innocent men, three of whom received two life sentences without parole sit in prison while the "system" in Virginia refuses to admit that there was a mistake made and that a police detective coerced the false confessions.

See www.norfolk4.com for additional information on this horrible travesty of justice in Virginia.

I know because I am Larry Tice, the father of Derek Tice, one of the Norfolk 4.

I cannot begin to imagine all the things you and your families are suffering.  It is sad that even the supreme court ruled that innocence alone is not sufficient to overturn a guilty verdict.  I cannot fathom their thinking.  In any event, all of you certainly have my thoughts and prayers.  Please let us know when the great day comes that you are united with your son.
 


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