The “newly discovered” rule for actual innocence in Connecticut is not a legislative mandate but a judicial creation. This shifts lawmaking power from the legislature to the courts and has devastating consequences for wrongfully convicted individuals.

Courts have allowed a lie to become a life sentence.

Abdus is innocent. He deserves freedom, not prison bars.

⏳ 149 days until Connecticut lawmakers return to session.

155 days until we demand change for wrongful convictions.