Straight Talk from Kirk

Another Case of Mistaken Eyewitness Identification

December 3, 2009

By Kirk Noble Bloodsworth

Forest Shomberg walked free from a Wisconsin prison last month after serving six years for a crime he did not commit. Thanks to…

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Help Me Celebrate “Freedom Day”

June 15, 2009

On June 28, 2009, I will celebrate my freedom. This date marks the 16th anniversary of my release from prison after serving eight years, 11 months…

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Kirk honors Janet Reno

April 17, 2009

On April 17, 2009, Kirk was chosen to be the keynote speaker at the American Judicature Society’s 2009 Justice Award ceremony honoring former Attorney General…

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Testimony to Maryland Commission on Capital Punishment

September 5, 2008

Mr. Chairman and distinguished members of the Maryland Commission on Capital Punishment-I appreciate the opportunity to testify before you today.

I am deeply honored and humbled…

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Justice Department Holding DNA Testing Program Hostage

January 23, 2008

By Kirk Noble Bloodsworth

The day President Bush signed the Innocence Protection Act into law was one of the proudest days of my life. The law,…

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