NC Innocence Inquiry Commission Coverage

NC men thankful for release, although they gave up claims of innocence

Two men who were locked up nearly 30 years for a murder they have long said they didn't commit left prison this week in plea deals with the state.

After 26 years of claiming innocence, two men freed from NC prisons

No pardon, but a court agrees: Brandon Jones and Leroy Spruill should go free.

Travis Fain, WRAL statehouse reporter

Inmate's case before both Innocence Commission, Parole Commission

A man imprisoned more than 25 years for a murder he may not have committed says he was denied pain medication and other care in a North Carolina prison after hip surgery left him with 48 staples in his side.

Imprisoned, and long claiming innocence, NC man alleges mistreatment at NC prison

"My story will never change," Leroy Spruill says. "I'll go to my grave with this."

Travis Fain, WRAL statehouse reporter

Follow the Truth: The attorney fighting to free Daniel Green

Chris Mumma can be bold, brash and in your face when she disagrees with you. Maybe that's what makes her the right attorney for Daniel Green.

Innocence Commission hearing, murder of Nathaniel Jones, Day 4, pt. 3

Four men who were convicted of murdering NBA star Chris Paul's grandfather 17 years ago are claiming their innocence, according to documents filed in Forsyth County Superior Court.

Innocence Commission hearing, murder of Nathaniel Jones, Day 4, pt. 2

Four men who were convicted of murdering NBA star Chris Paul's grandfather 17 years ago are claiming their innocence, according to documents filed in Forsyth County Superior Court.

Innocence Commission hearing, murder of Nathaniel Jones, Day 4, pt. 1

Four men who were convicted of murdering NBA star Chris Paul's grandfather 17 years ago are claiming their innocence, according to documents filed in Forsyth County Superior Court.

Innocence Commission hearing looks at murder of Nathaniel Jones, Day 3, pt. 2

Four men who were convicted of murdering NBA star Chris Paul's grandfather 17 years ago are claiming their innocence, according to documents filed in Forsyth County Superior Court.

Innocence Commission hearing looks at murder of Nathaniel Jones, Day 3, pt. 1

Four men who were convicted of murdering NBA star Chris Paul's grandfather 17 years ago are claiming their innocence, according to documents filed in Forsyth County Superior Court.

Innocence Commission hearing, murder of Nathaniel Jones, Day 2, pt. 3

Day 2, Part 3: A hearing of the N.C. Innocence Inquiry Commission re-examines the 2002 murder of NBA star Chris Paul's grandfather, Nathaniel Jones, and the four men convicted in the case.

Innocence Commission hearing, murder of Nathaniel Jones, Day 2, pt. 2

Day 2, Part 2: A hearing of the N.C. Innocence Inquiry Commission re-examines the 2002 murder of NBA star Chris Paul's grandfather, Nathaniel Jones, and the four men convicted in the case.

Innocence Commission hearing, murder of Nathaniel Jones, Day 2, pt. 1

Day 2, Part 1: A hearing of the N.C. Innocence Inquiry Commission re-examines the 2002 murder of NBA star Chris Paul's grandfather, Nathaniel Jones, and the four men convicted in the case.

Innocence Commission hearing, murder of Nathaniel Jones, Day 1, pt. 2

Watch live: Four men convicted in the 2002 murder of NBA star Chris Paul's grandfather, Nathaniel Jones, are expected to speak on the first day of a N.C. Innocence Inquiry Commission hearing re-examining the case.

Innocence Commission hearing, murder of Nathaniel Jones, Day 1, pt. 1

Watch live: Four men convicted in the 2002 murder of NBA star Chris Paul's grandfather, Nathaniel Jones, are expected to speak on the first day of a N.C. Innocence Inquiry Commission hearing re-examining the case.

Sunday Special: 4 men convicted of murder of NBA star's grandfather to make case for their innocence

The murder of NBA star Chris Paul's grandfather will be re-examined by the N.C. Innocence Inquiry Commission beginning Monday during a public hearing. The five men convicted of that crime were teenagers at the time.

Michael Hewlett / Winston-Salem Journal

10 years free, Greg Taylor makes a life of family, travel and working for others wrongfully accused

The moment a panel of judges declared Greg Taylor innocent after nearly 17 years in prison was a raw display of emotion. In the 10 years since that day, he's had the chance to rebuild a life, reconnect with family and work for others wrongfully convicted of crimes.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter

Man convicted of murder set free

Guards will drive him James Blackmon to his sister's house in the Lumberton area.

Judges free man wrongfully convicted of 1979 murder at St. Aug's

A three-judge panel heard arguments regarding a man's sentence in connection with a 1979 murder on St. Augustine's campus in Raleigh.

Day 3: Judicial hearing re-evaluates sentence for 1979 murder

A three-judge panel is hearing arguments regarding a man's sentence in connection with a 1979 murder on St. Augustine's campus in Raleigh.

Day 2: Hearing resumes for NC man in 1979 St. Augustine's murder

A three-judge panel is hearing arguments regarding a man's sentence in connection with a 1979 St. Augustine's murder.

Day 2: Hearing re-evaluates sentence for 1979 St. Augustine's University murder

A three-judge panel is hearing arguments regarding a man's sentence in connection with a 1979 St. Augustine's murder.

Day 1: Judicial review hearing re-evaluates sentence for 1979 murder

A three-judge panel is hearing arguments regarding a man's sentence in connection with a 1979 St. Augustine's murder.

Day 1: Judicial review hearing begins, re-evaluates sentence for 1979 murder

A three-judge panel is hearing arguments regarding a man's sentence in connection with a 1979 St. Augustine's murder.