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Is this man -- Aleck J. Carpitcher -- the victim of a child who told tales? Innocence Project thinks so.
The story of Aleck J. Carpitcher thus far:
State Supreme Court turns down Carpitcher appeal (4/21/04)
Carpitcher gets hearing before judge (4/15/03)
Virginia's 21-day rule may be eased, which may allow Carpitcher to have a judge consider the legitimacy of recanted testimony (11/27/02)
Recanted testimony might not be heard (10/13/02)
Girl's statements show she lied, lawyers say (6/16/02)
State police take a new look at convict's case (4/25/02)
Carpitcher deserves new court hearing, state official says (3/8/02)
An appeal isn't simple 1/13/2002
Witness recants story 1/4/2002
Innocence Project takes up case 9/8/2001
A change of story 2/25/2001
This man was jailed for 38 years. Was he wrongfully convicted?
Copyright 2003