Tomorrow is the Day
Dear Friends, Tomorrow, August 4th is the official publication date for Smoke but No Fire: Convicting the Innocent of Crimes that Never Happened. While COVID-19 has shattered my dreams of in-person book store signings, parties, and opportunities to connect with you up-close and in-person, there are still so many ways you can join me in celebrating and […]
The Federal Death Penalty and Permit Karen
Dear Friends, When I get upset about what’s happening in the world, I resort to writing. Needless to say, I’ve been doing a lot of writing lately. The federal government is seeking to apply the death penalty for the first time since 2003. In the meantime, I felt compelled to weigh in on our local […]
Book News
Dear Friends, August 4th, the official publication date for “Smoke but No Fire: Convicting the Innocent of Crimes that Never Happened,” is less than one month away! I am thrilled to share my newly created book trailer. Watch this short video about my book here: http://jessicahenryjustice.com/smoke-but-no-fire-convicting-the-innocent-of-crimes-that-never-happened/ Many of you have asked whether you can pre-order…YES! The book is available […]
Two Suspicious Deaths by Hangings of Black Men in California
Dear Friends, As the national push for racial justice continues, I was horrified by the news that two black men, two weeks and some 50 miles apart in California, were found dead in public parks by hanging. The police were quick to label these deaths as suicides. But far too many unanswered questions remain. In […]
Questionable Charges in the Floyd Case and Other News
Dear Friends, George Floyd’s brutal murder, which took place before our collective eyes, has horrified the nation and the world. As attention has loudly and rightly turned toward police reform, one key institution that has been largely ignored is the prosecution. In my latest article on Medium, I talk about the prosecution’s role in the […]
How to Fix a Drug Scandal
Looking for Your Next Binge-Watch? Dear Friends, When I learned that Netflix had a new docuseries, “How to Fix a Drug Scandal,” I was ready for my next binge-watch (a whole new activity for me in this time of social distancing). The docuseries focuses on the stunning misconduct of two forensic chemists, Annie Dookhan and […]
Texas, Prisons and the Coronavirus
We Can Save Lives by Reducing Prison Populations Now Dear All, Rosa Jimenez, a mother with Stage 4 Kidney Disease, was already supposed to be released from prison after judges found compelling evidence of her innocence. But she is stuck in a cell in Texas, where her potential exposure to the coronavirus could prove fatal. […]
New Jersey’s Prisons and the Coronavirus
Dear All, Today, New Jersey took the historic step of ordering the release of nearly 1,000 people from its county jails to slow the spread of coronavirus. Here is my quick take on the decision, which you can read here: http://jessicahenryjustice.com/new-jerseys-prisons-and-the-coronavirus/. These are difficult times for sure. But it felt great to write a piece […]
Death Penalty Lottery
The Death Penalty Lottery (and Mississippi Prison Update) Dear All, Yesterday, the State of Alabama executed Nathaniel Woods, while Tennessee and Texas are gearing up for a whole series of executions. At the same time, Colorado is just inches away from abolishing capital punishment. Take a look at my latest blog post, “The Death Penalty […]
Nineteen Prison Deaths in Two Months
Nineteen Prison Deaths in Two Months Dear Friends, When an injustice takes place in a far away state like Mississippi, the need for us to take a stand may not be immediately clear. Please read my latest piece, Nineteen Prison Deaths in Two Months, at http://jessicahenryjustice.com/nineteen-prison-deaths-in-two-months/. where I make the case that the recent spate […]