CYF Statement: Our Client Troy Granted Parole
The Clinton Young Foundation is thrilled to share that our client, Troy D., has been approved for parole. Troy was serving a 15-year sentence for a non-violent theft—not a robbery, and no one was injured. After five years in custody, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles recognized his growth, accountability, and readiness to reenter […]
Robert Roberson granted a stay of execution this morning
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals (CCA) stayed the execution of Robert Roberson this morning, one week before he was scheduled to be executed on October 16, 2025. Roberson, convicted in 2003 of the death of his 2-year-old daughter based on now-contested “shaken baby syndrome” theories, has long maintained that his daughter died from natural […]
Freedom Part II
On August 12, Clinton was arrested while out on a job in Mississippi for a murder he was already indicted and out on bond for since last January. Clinton was doing everything he was supposed to do, yet he is now faced with two indictments for the same murder. Clinton’s bail was initially set at […]
Clinton arrested again and in jail
Clinton Young’s defense lawyers learned late Friday that prosecutors had obtained a second indictment, this time in Harrison county, for the same offense for which Clinton is already facing trial in Midland county. Clinton was arrested while at work on a court approved job in Mississippi. He has obeyed his bond conditions since his release earlier this […]
New book publication
In the past year, Merel has been writing a (Dutch) book about the death penalty in the United States. The book is about the laws and caselaw in relation to the death penalty, but also has some amazing contributions written by Clinton Young, Renate Bouwmeester, Jessica Villerius, Elsa Alcala and Frans Douw about their experience […]
Special screening event
To thank you for your support over the years, the Clinton Young Foundation (CYF) invites you to an evening celebration of the upcoming documentary ‘Clinton Young; About Time’ by Jessica Villerius. What: VIP screening ‘Clinton Young; About Time’ Date: Tuesday April 12, 2022, 19:00 (7:00 pm)Location: Erasmus University, Erasmus Paviljoen Burgemeester Oudlaan […]
Clinton released on bond
On January 20, I drove from Austin to Midland to bail Clinton out of jail. After 20 years of fighting on his part and 8 years on my part, this was the most incredibly moment ever. I have no words to describe the moment Clint walked out of the jail. I am immensely grateful to […]
Bond set: let’s bring Clinton home!
UPDATE: we were able to raise the 15% we needed to pay Clinton’s bail. Thank you all for donating! Today, Clinton’s bond was finally set. That means that Clinton will be able to bond out of jail and await his new trial in freedom if we raise the money! We need all of you now […]