The Stand Up Desk
December 16, 2013
Tenacious P Strikes Again
A remarkable and richly deserved award for Pam Colloff …
Michael Morton
The Stand Up Desk
April 2, 2013
Texas Monthly Nominated for Four National Magazine Awards
The American Society of Magazine Editors announced its nominees for National Magazine Awards yesterday. And the National Magazine of Texas did pretty well.
Politics & Policy
March 18, 2013
The Death Penalty Has a Face: A DA’s Personal Story
During my years as a district attorney, I have sought the death penalty. But does the state need to take a life to make a point?…
The Culture
March 13, 2013
Behind the New Documentary About Michael Morton
Al Reinert discusses An Unreal Dream, his new film about Morton, who was wrongfully convicted of killing his wife and served nearly 25 years in prison for the crime.
Politics & Policy
February 5, 2013
In Light of the Evidence
John Whitmire is making his third attempt to streamline the appeals process for inmates who may be exonerated by improved forensic techniques.
Video
January 21, 2013
WATCH: Michael Morton Gives His First Full Interview to “60 Minutes”
Although Michael Morton was formally exonerated last year of his wife’s murder and released from prison after nearly 25 years behind bars, he has made few public comments until now. On Sunday night, in a 60 Minutes exclusive, he spoke to CBS correspondent Lara Logan about his ordeal. Morton recounted…
January 21, 2013
Rusty Hardin Named Special Prosecutor in Court of Inquiry
The legendary Houston criminal defense attorney will examine former DA Ken Anderson, who prosecuted Michael Morton. With this appointment, things just got a whole lot more interesting. Here's why.
January 21, 2013
Supreme Court Justice Appoints Judge in Court of Inquiry
State supreme court Chief Justice Wallace Jefferson appoints Texas legend Judge Louis E. Sturns to oversee the court of inquiry into Williamson County DA Ken Anderson. …
January 21, 2013
Investigating the Prosecutors
What will state supreme court chief justice Wallace Jefferson do about Ken Anderson, the DA who sent an innocent man to prison? Based on these clues, Anderson is in for the fight of his life. …
Editor's Letter
January 21, 2013
The Scales of Injustice
About a year ago, it was reported that Randall Dale Adams had died, bringing to a close one of the more tragic stories in recent Texas history. A construction worker from Ohio, Adams (pictured here, in 1989) was convicted and sentenced to die in 1977 for the murder of Dallas…