News & Updates
The latest developments in Ajay Dev’s case.
What the Ruling Means — and What Comes Next
The conviction is vacated and Ajay is home, but the District Attorney could still seek a retrial. Here is where the case stands.
Ajay Dev Allowed Contact Visits with Kids
Dear Family, Friends, Supporters, and Well-wishers, I have good news to share! After experiencing seven long heart-felt years without being allowed to hug my own children, I was finally granted contac
Ajay Dev Continues The Fight
In Third District’s Appellate decision regarding Ajay Dev’s case, the opinion was not based on correct facts. In response, our appellate lawyer, Lauren Eskenazi, wrote a Petition for Review and…
Video Reactions From Ajay Dev Supporters after Oral Arguments
Video of Peggy Dev (wife of Ajay Dev) reaction to the oral arguments. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKZ4P6W50as&feature=youtu.be Sanjay Dev (brother of Ajay Dev) reaction to the oral arguments. http
Letter: Ajay’s Innocence
About six years ago, in Yolo County, Ajay Dev was sentenced to 378 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. The only evidence against him was a…
Letter: Ajay Dev Wrongfully Convicted
One American has been wrongfully imprisoned for 2,608 days, and the injustice that is his is far too common today. The national conversation and insight exposing the putrescent American criminal justi
15 Innocent but Jailed and/or Executed
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US Criminal System Destroying Lives
When we read of exonerations, usually people have been convicted for years and we wonder why it took so long to get things right. Here is a story that shows…
Anthony Ray Hinton Exonerated
After spending 28 years in prison, Anthony Ray Hinton has finally been freed! Anthony was wrongfully convicted of killing two employees of a fast food restaurant. Anthony was given a…
AFA Receives Award
Have you ever come across a case where people were awarded for supporting a convicted rapist who has been sentenced to 378 years? Of course not! But last night Advocates…
Prosecutorial Misconduct Running Rampant
A study done by the Chicago Tribune found that between 1963 and 1999 the courts dismissed the conviction in 381 homicide cases, because prosecutors held back evidence that would prove the defendant’s…
Seattle Man Awarded $497,712
Brandon Olebar served 10 years for a crime he did not commit. Brandon is the first person to receive a financial award due to a new law passed by the…