Author: rbchatelle

Onsy Zachary

Onsy Zachary was falsely accused by his brother, who wants him deported. Onsy and his wife, Fadia, fled Egypt to escape religious persecution and sought religious asylum in the U.S. Read More.

Father Paul Shanley

Father Paul Shanley, 82, became one of the highest-profile figures in the Catholic abuse scandal that gripped the state in 2002. But while Shanley’s conviction in February was widely interpreted as a closing chapter in the scandal, his case bears classic warning signs of a wrongful conviction. Read More.

Victor Rosario

Victor Rosario (photo credit: Peter Chermayeff) On the basis of statements signed while in the throes of delirium tremens, Mr. Rosario was convicted 32 years ago of a crime he did not commit. The police concede that, during the interrogation, Mr. Rosario had a mental breakdown during which he fell on the floor crying and… Continue reading Victor Rosario

Elsie Oscarson

Elsie Oscar-son is serving a life sen-tence for allegedly molesting her two sons at her home in Vermont when they were three and four years old. She was supposed to have engaged in oral sex with them. She has steadfastly maintained her innocence.

Francisco Fuster

Francisco Fuster, of Miami, FL, aged 36, was convicted in 1985 on 14 counts of child abuse. The children described the chanting of prayers to Satan, eating someone’s head, and riding on sharks. Read More.

Khemwattie Bedessie

Khemwatie Bedassie. The daycare panic is not over. This tragic case was complicated by anti- immigrant bigotry. Read More.

Bruce Perkins

Bruce Perkins. The frightening thing about “this nightmare” is that such a nightmare could happen to anyone. Once a sexual abuse allegation is made, and the wheels of the Child Protective Services system begin to roll, logic and presumed innocence can fly out the window. Read More.