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 robbery and facing 80 years in prison. However, no crime had taken place. After we pointed out that critical video evidence was withheld, the case was 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.