Our Cases

Status: life sentence, on appeal, *CYF does not represent Clinton

Clinton spent 20 years on death row after being wrongfully convicted of capital murder. With help of the Foundation, Clinton was free on bond for 3 years.

Status: case reopened

Roman was convicted of a 1998 capital murder and sentenced to life. In the summer of 2024, the court reopened Roman’s case on 5 grounds, including actual innocence.

Status: in parole review

Miguel was convicted of capital murder under the Law of Parties in 1992, and spent 10 years on death row before his sentence was commited to life.

Status: dismissed

Michael was charged with a robbery and was facing 80 years in prison. However, no crime took actually place. After we pointed out that critical video evidence was withheld, we got the case dismissed.

Status: under investigation

Michael was sentenced to life in prison for a robbery. Nobody was hurt. We are trying to get the sentence lowered to a proportionate sentence.

Status: under investigation

Arturo was sentenced to two 50 year sentences for a DUI and evading arrest. Arturo’s case is one of thousands handled by corrupt prosecutor Ralph Petty out of Midland.