Texas Judge Declares Melissa Lucio Innocent After 16 Years on Death Row

News Context At a glance Original source: cnnespanol.cnn.com A judge has ruled that Melissa Lucio is innocent of the crime for which she was convicted. In a court filing, State District Judge Arturo C. Nelson stated, “The applicant is actually innocent; she did not kill her daughter.” The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, which requested … Continue reading Texas Judge Declares Melissa Lucio Innocent After 16 Years on Death Row