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Texas appeals court rejects ruling of innocence for woman on death row for 18 years

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Texas appeals court rejects innocence ruling for death row inmate Melissa Lucio

A Texas appeals court rejected a lower court's finding that Melissa Lucio, who has spent 18 years on death row for the murder of her 2-year-old daughter, is innocent. The case has attracted bipartisan calls for her release based on new evidence suggesting the child's death was accidental.

Sep 24, 2026·4 sourcesCriminal justice reformDeath penaltyWrongful convictionsTexas
Texas appeals court rejects innocence ruling for death row inmate Melissa Lucio
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