J.S. writing from Alabama

Wrongful conviction & innocence
Written By Prison Letters Project
“I miss my kids so much...I want to prove my innocence for my family and get my boys back. I have missed the best years of their life and that is something I can never get back.”
— J.S.

Location
Lee County, AL

Crime of Conviction
Aggravated Child Abuse (4 counts)

Year of Conviction
2021

J.S. was convicted and sentenced to 17 years. She claims that she never hurt her children and says her children testified to this fact. She reports discrepancies from the daycare workers who reported it, detectives, and the Department of Human Resources. During trial, she claims that she was initially offered probation, but she did not choose to due to her refusal to say that she hurt her kids. Furthermore, she reports that there were no injuries on the children except for some bruises.

Procedural issues

None

Counsel

Yes

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