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Größere Kartenansicht Introduction This case lacks physical evidence implicating the prisoner. Henry Cassie’s indictment and conviction are solely based on his false confession to two Cold Case Squad detectives of the New York Police Department and the statement of a co-defendant, who is at large now. Cassie recanted his confession at trial. Here comes his story: I am currently serving a sentence of 25 years to life for a murder I did not commit. I was convicted of second degree felony murder and sentenced on June 21, 2001. The murder took place on February 26, 1994, on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, in NewRead More →

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Jalil Abdul Muntaqim is one of the longest held political prisoners in the world and a victim of COINTELPRO. When he was arrested, he was awaiting to become father. Now he is great-grandfather. Produced and edited by Eve Goldberg and Claude Marks in November 2002, based on an interview done in August 2000 by John O’Reilly and Nina Dibner. © www.freedomarchives.org (00:19:17) Political prisoner Jalil Muntaqim is talking about the civil rights movement, his case, and the U.S. penal system. History and Case Background On May 21, 1971, two New York City police officers were fatally shot. This shooting occurred within the context of twoRead More →