T.H. writing from New York

Wrongful ConvictionImproper Arrest ProcedureIneffective Assistance of Counsel
Written By Prison Letters Project
“The system is able to have me imprisoned for an unfounded accusation back in 1995, by Brooklyn Detectives, who merely used me as scapegoat.”
— T.H.
A photo of T.H.

Location
Dutchess County, NY

Crime of Conviction
Rape, Burgalry, and Robbery

Year of Conviction
1997 (Kings County Court), 2003 (New York County Courthouse)

T.H. was convicted and given a 275 year sentence for rape, burglary, and robbery. He claims that he was unfairly arrested, held without his seizure medication (causing him to pass out), immediately interrogated, and presented as the rapist to the media. He claims that at trial faulty forensic evidence and witness testimony were presented with no response from his counsel.

Procedural issues

Convicted by the Kings County Court (1997), and New York County Courthouse (2003); denied parole in 2019.

Counsel

No counsel reported.

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