Wrongful Convictions Expert Explains Paredes Case

The nationally respected wrongful convictions expert Paul Ciolino held a press conference on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, to explain the case of Efren Paredes, Jr. Ciolino's press conference was a lead-in to the commutation hearing for Paredes on Thursday, December 4th. Below is the opening portion of Ciolino's presentation. I will continue to report on this case as it proceeds through the process, including an upcoming report on my observations of the dramatic, intense nine-hour hearing on Thursday.

-- Rico Thomas Rico

Wrongful Convictions Expert, Paul Ciolino
on the Efren Paredes, Jr. Case