For theInnocent & Wrongfully Imprisoned
YEAR IN REVIEW 2o19 ARIZONA JUSTICE PROJECT MISSION: To seek justice for the innocent and the wrongfully imprisoned—the marginalized and forgotten of Arizona’s criminal justice system.
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Message From the President 4
Message From the Executive Director 5
Case Work & Freedom 6
Identify and Prevent Wrongful Convictions 10
Education, Training, Community Engagement 12
AJP Partners 16
Honor Roll of Donors 18
2018-2019 Fiscal Year Budget 21
2019 YEAR IN REVIEW - 3 Message From the President
As 2019 draws to a close, I find myself enjoying the rare opportunity to pause and reflect on the work of the Arizona Justice Project. For the last three months, my wife and I have been away from Phoenix on a sabbatical from daily practice with Osborn Maledon, my law firm. While out of town, I have turned off everything related to the practice of law, except for the Project. Instead, I have had the luxury of time and distance to hear and see daily what our lawyers, staff, volunteers and clients have been up to. I wish I could convey in these few words how impressive it is to see innocence and justice reform at work. Here is a collage of some of what I’ve seen.
Every day this Project answers the unending stream of communications from inmates, their families and supporters. Legal calls to Arizona’s prisons are a daily occurrence. Visits to our wide-spread State prisons happen every week, on top of the many court filings, records requests, hearings, and the constant need to collaborate with defense Larry Hammond lawyers, public defense offices, and prosecutors. All of this is accomplished by our half President dozen staff members, by the students and professional staff in the Post-Conviction Clinic, and by lawyer volunteers across the State. All of this is made possible because the endless fund development work—essential to our survival.
And then, in the middle of all that, breathtaking moments of success emerge. This year’s most memorable moment might be the day Veronica Torres became a free person. There is not space enough for me to tell her full story, but I cannot reflect on the Project’s 22- year history without focusing on this woman’s case. She was prosecuted for a crime committed when she was 14, by a prosecutor that was blindly committed to seeking to forever end her life as a free person before it had barely begun. The Project became involved in her case—believe it or not—20 years ago. I have often said that on her behalf we “lost in every court an Arizona inmate could lose in.” State and Federal. Along the way, this young woman survived and grew to become a model of maturity within the prison system. She found ways to contribute to others from within the walls. I invite you all to read her story.
Low and behold, the last few days have brought us another truly memorable moment: the Governor’s grant of clemency to Doyle Williams. Doyle, too, has been a client for 20 years, and he also has endured numerous disappointments. I am intensely proud of both Doyle and Veronica, but I am equally as proud of the lawyers, law students, law professors, and Project staff who clung with them throughout their ordeals. Pretty easy to love this Project in 2019.
Thank you all.
Larry A. Hammond President, Arizona Justice Project
4 - 2019 YEAR IN REVIEW Message From the Executive Director
As I reflect on the work of the Arizona Justice Project in 2019, I think of a variety of successes, which seemed nearly impossible at the beginning of the year, that are coming to fruition thanks to the efforts of the incredible people committed to seeking justice.
We end the year representing nine individuals whose cases are in legal proceedings on claims of wrongful conviction or manifest injustice with help from pro bono lawyers from seven different law firms in Arizona. This work truly takes a village and we could not do it without these dedicated lawyers.
We end the year with a broader and stronger community of support than ever before. I am honored to share each workday with an incredibly devoted staff, to collaborate with the ASU Post-Conviction Clinic, to receive support and guidance from our Board of Directors, to work alongside gifted law students, to work with investigators and Lindsay Herf experts uncovering the truth, to partner with private foundations dedicated to making a difference in Arizona, and to connect with countless individuals in the community Executive Director supporting our efforts to bring our clients home.
Finally, we end the year with two clients returning home. First, Doyle Williams. Since 1969, Doyle has been incarcerated for a homicide that he has maintained he did not commit. With the case file and evidence long gone, Doyle’s only avenue to freedom became the very slim chance of executive clemency, a two–phase hearing process with the ultimate decision resting with the Governor. Doyle is the shining example of how one can survive fifty years in prison and do so with dignity. Doyle avoided prison politics and gangs, stayed far away from drugs, bridged relationships with men of other races to maintain peace on the yard, mentored countless young men, had zero disciplinary infractions, and led a bible study practice for decades. On November 27, 2019, the Governor granted Doyle a commutation of sentence.
Additionally, Veronica Torres, who entered the system at age 14, walked free on September 24, 2019. It is hard to imagine what it would be like at age 14 to enter prison and not know if you would ever get home again. It is hard to imagine what we, as a society, would expect from a person facing this reality. But I do know that Veronica Torres is unlike any other. Her accomplishments are nothing short of inspiring and she can teach us all a bit about compassion and the importance of lifting up those around us.
We end the year grateful for our freedom, for all who partner with us and support these efforts, and for our clients—who make it all worthwhile.
Sincerely,
Lindsay Herf Executive Director, Arizona Justice Project
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Bringing Clients Home
The work of the Arizona Justice Project is an uphill challenge. To overturn a conviction or correct an excessive sentence, the burden is high and the evidence must be strong. The inspiration for us to keep fighting comes from our clients, who suffered an injustice that should never have occurred.
Veronica Torres Veronica “Vero” Torres Nevertheless, she persisted. Vero’s list of was taken into custody at accomplishments while incarcerated goes on age 14 and charged with and on, as does the list of women whom Vero murder based on a drive-by impacted with her humility, love, encouragement, shooting which occurred in and support. Vero positively affects everyone she 1994 while she was riding comes into contact with and constantly provides in a car with five other encouragement to lift up those around her. teenage girls. Vero and the AJP connected in 2002 and with the help of volunteer After a 2014 legislative fix reinstating parole eligibility attorneys, the AJP represented Vero on post-conviction for juveniles, Vero had her first parole hearing in May of relief claims related to sentencing. Unfortunately, the 2019. The Board voted 3-0 in favor of Vero’s release and post-conviction appeals were unsuccessful. Vero, on September 24, 2019, Vero came home. There is so still a young woman, faced uncertainty as to whether much good this woman can offer the world and we can’t she would ever have a chance to return home. wait to stand by her side in this next chapter of life.
Doyle Williams Doyle first wrote to the AJP documents. Unfortunately, every bit of evidence on May 10, 1999, for help had been destroyed, witnesses were no longer with his case. By that time, around, and records were incomplete. Doyle had already been in prison for thirty years. It soon became clear that the only avenue to freedom Back in October of 1969, would be the very slim chance of executive clemency. Doyle and another man, Mr. In fact, Doyle had twice previously applied for executive Chambers, were arrested clemency, received unanimous recommendations and charged with the murder of a man they worked from the Board of Executive Clemency, only to be for. Mr. Chambers, admitting his guilt in the murder, dismissed by the then Governors of Arizona. pled guilty and was sentenced to 10-12 years in prison. He was released after serving 3 years. Doyle This year, Doyle and the AJP team tried again. maintained that he did not kill the victim. Doyle went In June, we had a successful clemency hearing to trial and was convicted and sentenced to “life.” where the Board voted unanimously to recommend Doyle to the Governor for clemency. After serving From 1999 to 2010, AJP law students and volunteer 50 years in prison, Governor Ducey issued a attorneys worked to track down evidence, locate proclamation granting commutation of sentence on witnesses, dig up police records, and court November 27, 2019, making him parole eligible.
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BOARD OF E ECUTIVE CLEMENCY
LITIGATION
DNA TESTING
FACT INVESTIGATION
AMICUS BRIEFS
REVIEW PROCEDURAL ISSUES AND FACTS
PRE-SCREEN
Litigation Update
Over this past year, the AJP has reviewed and investigated dozens of cases and ends the year with nine cases pending in state or federal judicial proceedings and having represented four clients before the Arizona Board of Executive Clemency. The AJP is thankful for the terrific pro bono legal support from local law firms that partner with the AJP to litigate some of these complex cases. The cases in litigation involve claims for post-conviction relief based on a variety of issues, including: newly discovered evidence that did not exist at the time of trial, ineffective assistance of counsel, cruel and unusual punishment, and other constitutional violations. Additionally, our advocacy efforts include filing motions for access to evidence for DNA testing; working with the Pima County Conviction Integrity Unit on case reviews; and filing friend of the court or “Amicus Curiae” briefs in both the Court of Appeal and Arizona Supreme Court.
2019 YEAR IN REVIEW - 7 CASE WORK & FREEDOM
ASU Post-Conviction Clinic
The ASU College of Law Post-Conviction Clinic year partnered with Joey Dormady (spring) and allows law students the opportunity to earn Randy McDonald (fall) to offer law students this course credit and work on real cases in the post- incredible experience. conviction context along with a substantive classroom component focused on legal avenues Additionally, this year, clinic students were for post-conviction relief and the factors that play instrumental in the statewide hair microscopy a role in wrongful convictions. This year, sixteen review that the AJP is working on in conjunction law students were accepted into the clinic. These with the Arizona Forensic Science Advisory students assisted with fact investigation and Committee. Clinic students traveled across legal research in various cases in preparation Arizona to review records and look for evidence in for litigation or an executive clemency hearing. older cases where hair microscopy played a role Attorney Katie Puzauskas runs the clinic and this in linking a defendant to a crime.
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AJP Interns Law students and undergraduates have an opportunity to intern with the Arizona Justice Project. Every year we get to see how our interns’ experience at the AJP impacts them and their decisions down the road into their careers. We are grateful for the interns and their tireless work to dig deeper into each case and help us get to the truth. This year, nine individuals interned with the AJP including law students from the ASU Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, law students from Birmingham City University School of Law in the UK, and undergraduates from ASU.
Our interns work under the supervision of attorneys and are assigned tasks including: processing incoming cases, gathering records, researching legal issues, drafting motions, talking to witnesses, tracking down evidence, submitting public records requests, summarizing trial testimony, and presenting cases to the AJP team to make further decisions on legal action. AJP interns have proven to be individuals who keep an open mind, seek answers to unresolved issues, and are passionate to help individuals who have suffered an injustice.
Re-Entry Team The AJP continued its partnership with the ASU School of Social Work to provide AJP clients with re-entry assistance upon their release. Eight Masters of Social Work students interned with us this year! Additionally, Tansha Harrell joined the AJP to guide the interns and oversee the program.
The interns created re-entry plans, met with clients still in prison and worked with them to prepare them for their release. Interns presented re-entry plans on behalf of AJP clients at hearings in front of the Arizona Board of Executive Clemency. The interns worked closely with community partners to secure post-release resources including housing, family reunification, employment, vocational training, higher education, healthcare, mental health, and substance-related treatment. Additionally, the re-entry team assisted our clients in obtaining essential documents such as social security cards, state identification cards, and health insurance coverage.
“Working as a social worker for the Arizona Justice Project has been one of the most humbling and rewarding things in my life! The AJP really made it their mission to support the clients they serve. We ensure that our clients and families have the necessary tools and resources they need to grow, develop and flourish in life.”
TANSHA HARRELL, RE-ENTRY COORDINATOR
2019 YEAR IN REVIEW - 9 IDENTIFY & PREVENT WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS
Strategic Litigation & Friend of the Court Briefs
The Arizona Justice Project continued its efforts to strengthen the criminal justice system with participation in various trainings for judges and lawyers that focused on forensic science and the legal system. Additionally, with the Arizona hair microscopy review underway, the AJP has offered guidance and provided trainings to colleagues in the Midwest and the Southwest on launching a systematic, statewide hair microscopy review.
This year, the AJP continued its strategic litigation efforts on matters related to the AJP’s core mission of achieving justice. In three separate cases in front of the Arizona Supreme Court, we filed friend of the court, or “amicus curiae” briefs on issues including: prosecutorial misconduct and professionalism; protection from being tried twice for the same alleged offense in two separate courts (dependency and criminal) after a judicial finding of no wrong doing; and Arizona sentencing law with a meaningful opportunity at release.
Amicus curiae briefs are often filed by organizations like the AJP that are not directly involved in the case but, based on the organization’s interests or expertise in an area, can provide historical or contextual information on the matter to the court, and may offer information on how others may be affected by the outcome of the case.
Eyewitness ID Initiatives
Mistaken eyewitness identifications contributed to approximately 72% of the DNA exoneration cases in this country. Mistaken eyewitness identification played a role in two of the three Arizona DNA exonerations. For years, social science research has shown the flaws of eyewitness evidence and that certain changes in eyewitness identification procedures can help cut down on mis-identifications and increase accuracy.
This year, we reached out to the largest law enforcement agencies in Arizona to discuss the issue and the importance of implementing best practices for eyewitness identification. We shared with them a copy of the book, Picking Cotton, and a personal note from Jennifer Thompson, a crime survivor, co-author of the book, and advocate for eyewitness identification best practices. Members of the AJP have met with chiefs of police on this matter and hope to see some movement in 2020!
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Policy Initiatives to Create a More Fair System
The AJP continued its efforts to strengthen The AJP convened criminal justice the system with both law makers and law stakeholders for a Legislative Breakfast to enforcement agencies. This year, efforts discuss the importance of compensation for included legislative action or implementation the wrongly incarcerated. Both Republican of best practices in three areas: and Democratic members of the Arizona
1. Eye witness identification procedures House and Senate attended, along with (best practice) policy strategists, and three wrongly convicted individuals. We discussed the 2. Compensation for the wrongly convicted (legislative initiative) need for compensation as well as the collateral consequences of a wrongful 3. Re-instatement of parole for affected defendants who were promised a conviction. Nationally, thirty-five states meaningful opportunity at release plus D.C. and the federal government have passed compensation laws. It is time for Arizona lawmakers to do what is right.
2019 YEAR IN REVIEW - 11 EDUCATION, TRAINING, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Supporter Reception with Steven Drizin and Laura Nirider On Valentine’s Day, we held a special meet and greet with Steve Drizin and Laura Nirider of Northwestern Law School’s Center on Wrongful Convictions. Do they look familiar? They were featured prominently in Netflix’s Making a Murderer: Part Two as they worked to free Brendan Dassey through the Bluhm Legal Clinic’s Center on Wrongful Convictions of Youth. Steve and Laura have been involved in numerous wrongful conviction cases involving false confessions, including two Arizona cases that ultimately resulted in exonerations.
Prescott Valley Community Discussion On Friday, April 5th, Prescott Valley community members joined the AJP to learn about wrongful convictions, how the AJP works to identify and correct them, and the challenges faced after incarceration. It was energizing to meet new friends who are passionate about these issues! Thanks to AJP law student board member, Christina Howden, for organizing the event.
One Injustice is One Too Many Gala Our second annual gala fundraiser, One Injustice is One Too Many, was held on Saturday, February 23rd at the Heard Museum. We sold out for the second year with 350 guests in attendance. They enjoyed food stations, drinks, exciting raffle items, and live music. Our resilient clients and their families were also in attendance, as well as keynote speaker, Jennifer Thompson, founder of Healing Justice and co-author of the New York Times bestseller, Picking Cotton. Copies of her book were placed on the tables for our guests. We also awarded longtime pro bono attorney, Bob Bartels, with the One Injustice Award for his many years of service to the Arizona Justice Project. It was an impactful night, and over $130,000 was raised in support of our work. We are so grateful for our amazing community of volunteers and supporters. This work would not be possible without you.
12 - 2019 YEAR IN REVIEW EDUCATION, TRAINING, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Innocence Network Conference The 2019 National Innocence Network Conference hosted its largest attendance in the innocence movement’s history! The conference took place in Atlanta, Georgia and over 800 registrants, including over 200 exonerees, were present to learn from and celebrate each other.
The AJP is a founding member of the Innocence Network and we marvel at the growth of the Network, the dedication of those advocating for the wrongly convicted, and celebrate the record number of exonerees who have returned home. This year’s conference was focused on the presumption of innocence, which all too often is discarded the moment a person is charged with a crime.
Arizona Public Defender Freedom Friday in Flagstaff Association Conference On July 12th, we held an educational presentation all about DNA at the Coconino County Superior Court in The APDA Conference is always one of our favorite times Flagstaff. We loved seeing new and familiar faces at of the year as it allows us an opportunity to learn about this presentation! We were joined by Erin Daniel from emerging criminal justice issues across Arizona! This year, the DPS Northern Regional Crime Lab, who talked about the AJP staff presented and/or coordinated sessions DNA procedures and various guidelines and protocols on eyewitness identification problems and juvenile that the lab uses in its daily casework. sentencing, including the importance of mitigation investigation. Also, AJP exoneree and board member, Khalil Rushdan, held an all-day training on re-entry.
2019 YEAR IN REVIEW - 13 EDUCATION, TRAINING, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Movie “Fight for Equality” Fundraiser with the Angels of Defense We were delighted to have the Angels of Defense (Robyn Varcoe, Jennifer Wilmott, and Daniela De La Torre) host a movie showing fundraiser for AJP! They partnered with Harkins to show the new HBO film, True Justice: Bryan Stevenson’s Fight for Equality. Over 60 people were in attendance and more than $2,300 was raised to support our work.
Wrongful Conviction Day This year on October 2nd, we celebrated the 6th annual Wrongful Conviction Day aimed at informing the broader community on the causes and consequences of wrongful convictions. We were lucky enough to have the country’s very first DNA death row exoneree, Kirk Bloodsworth as our main speaker! Over 200 people attended our biggest Wrongful Conviction Day event yet! They heard Kirk’s powerful story and also got to hear from former AJP clients, Khalil Rushdan, Drayton Witt, and Louis Harper.
Community Speaking Events Will travel for awareness! This year, we presented to a variety of groups at churches and libraries to educate the community about our work and the causes of wrongful convictions. All of our audiences were wonderful and we enjoyed the discussions and questions that followed our presentations.
14 - 2019 YEAR IN REVIEW EDUCATION, TRAINING, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Western Innocence Organization Retreat This year was the 4th annual gathering of west-coast Innocence Network members. The retreat was held in Northern California with over 25 individuals from 10 innocence organizations. This year we focused on litigation strategy, best practices in case screening and review, helping our clients upon release, and secondary trauma. We are grateful to have these friends and colleagues to call on for support and to encourage one another in the work we do.
Fair Sentencing for Youth: Featuring Veronica Torres On Friday, November 22, we held a community awareness event in Tucson at Reilly Craft Pizza & Drink to celebrate the release of Veronica Torres and to educate the community on our stance of fair sentencing for youth. 80 guests were in attendance!
El Tour de Tucson The AJP participated in the 27th Annual El Tour de Tucson. The Justice Riders participated in the Fun Ride all the way up to the 100 mile ride and raised funds for the AJP in the process! This was our second year, with eight Justice Riders and we look forward to another ride next year.
Holiday Card Making Party This was our second year in a row having volunteers come out and make holiday cards for our wrongfully imprisoned clients. We had over 20 volunteers attend and we were able to make over 250 cards to send out to clients! This makes such a huge difference to our many clients who often feel forgotten at the holidays.
2019 YEAR IN REVIEW - 15 AJP PARTNERS
Pro Bono Partners
Randy McDonald, a graduate of Harvard Law, has been a pro bono volunteer with the AJP for nearly five years. Randy has been the lead attorney at parole hearings as well as a sounding board on various legal issues in AJP cases. This year, Randy’s efforts have been outstanding as Randy and his law firm (Perkins Coie) have partnered with the AJP on a matter that quickly went from federal court to merits briefing and oral argument at the Arizona Supreme Court. In addition to his work on this case, Randy has partnered with Katie Puzauskas in co-teaching the Post-Conviction Clinic at ASU Law School. In his spare time, Randy runs 5ks and marathons, attends as many Houston Astros games as his schedule allows, and thrives off coconut water.
Jordan Green, a senior attorney at Perkins Coie with fifty years of legal experience, partnered with the AJP in the litigation of one of the most extreme cases of cruel and unusual punishment that the Project has worked on. Jordan previously (and successfully!) led the pro bono legal effort on behalf of the AJP for former client Bill Macumber. Jordan is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, and he enjoys fly fishing trips to remote locations all over the world.
Mark Kokanovich, an attorney with Ballard Spahr, a graduate of Yale Law School and a former federal prosecutor, partnered with the AJP this year as a pro bono attorney. Whether acting as a prosecutor or a defense lawyer, Mark has a strong conviction for doing what is right. Outside of law, Mark enjoys soccer, running, and spending time with his family.
Ian Bucon, an associate with Ballard Spahr and a former AJP intern and ASU Post- Conviction Clinic student, continues to assist the vulnerable and the forgotten in Arizona’s criminal justice system in dedicating his time as a pro bono attorney with the AJP. Ian is a fluent Spanish speaker, was a research editor for the Arizona State Law Journal, and is one of the most talented young lawyers in Arizona.
We want to thank the many investigators who have helped us pro bono this past year. They have worked tirelessly to track down witnesses, fact check, find new evidence and help with interviews. These include R3 Investigations, Inter-State Investigations, Mason Investigative Solutions, and Justin Yentes with Arizona Investigative Associates. We would not be able to do this work without them!
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Creative Partners
Team Fabcom continues to partner with AJP Lesley Hoyt-Croft, the AJP’s documentarian, providing strategic marketing, artistic branding, volunteers her time to cover all AJP events and website and technical support, and—most assists with telling the stories of AJP clients. importantly—helping us get the message of our Hoyt-Croft also assists AJP clients upon re-entry. work and stories of our clients out into the world.
Mission Partners
The Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice, Innocence Network The Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice (AACJ) As the fifth innocence organization to form in the U.S., founded the Arizona Justice Project twenty years the AJP assisted with the founding of the Innocence ago and this amazing organization continues its Network, a group of innocence organizations commitment to the AJP through financial support, throughout the country. Today, there are over 60 board participation, and assistance on cases. innocence organizations in the Network and our Thank you, AACJ, for your unwavering support! collective work has inspired the founding of innocence organizations all over the world—from Taiwan to Chile.
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2019 YEAR IN REVIEW - 19 HONOR ROLL of CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS, AND ORGANIZATIONS
Amazon Smile Paypal Ankura Perkins Coie APS Pima County ECAP Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice Polsinelli Benevity Community Impact Fund Quarles & Brady Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Salt River Project Cardinals Charities Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. Crescent Crown Distributing State Employees Charitable Campaign Fennemore Craig Foundation The Bob and Renee Parsons Foundation Give With Liberty The Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation KPMG Community Giving The Sundt Foundation Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie TRUiST Meyerson Family Foundations Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Mitchell Stein Carey Chapman, PC Vital Projects Fund, Inc. Network for Good Young's Market Company Osborn Maledon YourCause, LLC Trustee for Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign
Peter Akmajian Molly Karlin Maria Baier Jared Keenan John Canby Colleen Maring Jane Caplan Michael Morrissey Gregg Curry Randy Papetti Arizona Justice Project Noel Fidel Michael Piccarreta Board Members Victor Flores Jose Rivera Jordan Green Khalil Rushdan Larry Hammond Lee Stein Christina Howden Mikel Steinfeld Katia Jones Jeffrey Willis
20 - 2019 YEAR IN REVIEW 2019 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET*
Fiscal Year 2019 Revenue
310,777 ND V D AL C NTR B T NS
902,378 N K ND 130,183 G VERNMENT GRANTS
171,250 F NDAT NS
Fiscal Year 2019 Expenses
198,063 MANAGEMENT GENERAL
114,049 F NDRA S NG
1,200,034 PR GRAM SERV CE NCL DES N K ND
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