Genarlow Wilson seeking state habeas relief
The sad Genarlow Wilson case from Georgia (background here and here) is back in the news because, as detailed in this news story, Wilson’s lawyer, BJ Bernstein “filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus Thursday with the Superior Court of Monroe County.” In addition, as detailed on this website, advocates for Wilson are hoping to leverage the events in the Duke rape case to get justice for Wilson. Here’s what the website says:
Yesterday we saw the Attorney General of North Carolina step forward as the chief law enforcement officer to correct an injustice by a district attorney in the Duke rape case. Genarlow Wilson now appeals to the Attorney General of Georgia, Thurbert Baker to use his power to act justly, and review and consent to Wilson’s habeas petition. As the guardian of justice in this State, we appeal to him to correct this grave injustice.
Makes sense to me.
Some recent related posts:
- ESPN effectively covers Genarlow Wilson’s sad saga
- CNN covers Genarlow Wilson case, who’s next?
- Why isn’t the severe Georgia sentence constitutionally problematic?
- Provocative questions about Georgia sentencing injustice
- The nuance in my provocation
- Another editorial urging release of Genarlow Wilson
- NYT adds to chorus calling for Genarlow Wilson to be freed
- More attention for Genarlow Wilson