7 reforms Idaho could make to address sexual abuse by prison staff
Independent oversight, policy changes in other states show steps to protect Idaho inmates at risk of victimization
A Washington woman serving at least 15 years in prison after an Idaho jury convicted her of aiding and abetting attempted murder will get her case reopened after pressure brought by the Innocence Project, Idaho Press-Tribune columnist Mike Butts reports today. The Innocence Project believes it has DNA evidence that could prove Sarah Pearce innocent of the attack on a motorist who told police she was dragged from her car, beaten and stabbed. http://bit.ly/fCbnN
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