https://padlet.com/arielle_kusunoki/gciwkije85c9 Wrongfully Convicted Case Study en-us 2018-01-04 04:02:27 UTC 2024-07-27 02:05:02 UTC hello@padlet.com arielle_kusunoki https://padlet.com/arielle_kusunoki/gciwkije85c9/wish/218673463 Romeo Phillion passed away in Mississauga on November 2, 2015. He was wrongfully convicted, having spent 32 years in prison. Phillion’s and his family wanted to draw attention to the devastation , a wrongful conviction can cause to the innocent and their families.]]> 2018-01-04 05:26:34 UTC https://padlet.com/arielle_kusunoki/gciwkije85c9/wish/218673463 arielle_kusunoki https://padlet.com/arielle_kusunoki/gciwkije85c9/wish/218673476 A timeline from the date Roy was stabbed in 1967 all the way to when the Crown finally withdraws the murder charge in 2010. Romeo Phillion was in prison for 31 Years just because of what he says was “all a bad joke that cost him his life.” Luckily, on July 21st 2003 he was released on bail while the federal justice minister investigates whether he was wrongfully convicted. Then finally on April 29th 2010, the crown withdrew their charges and Phillion was free again.]]> 2018-01-04 05:26:59 UTC https://padlet.com/arielle_kusunoki/gciwkije85c9/wish/218673476 arielle_kusunoki https://padlet.com/arielle_kusunoki/gciwkije85c9/wish/218673487 Romeo Phillion spent 31 years in prison for the murder of firefighter Leopold Roy. Leopold was stabbed to death in his apartment on August 9, 1967. Romeo falsely confessed to the murder after being promised that if he did so, he would be allowed to speak to his, at the time, boyfriend. This is relevant to the board because the article explains how and why Romeo was convicted for the murder, and why it took so long for them to realize he had been wrongfully convicted. ]]> 2018-01-04 05:27:45 UTC https://padlet.com/arielle_kusunoki/gciwkije85c9/wish/218673487 arielle_kusunoki https://padlet.com/arielle_kusunoki/gciwkije85c9/wish/218673596 Romeo Phillion’s defence counsel argued his innocence. Two experts on the case state that Romeo suffered from an antisocial personality disorder. Also stating that he had sometime told lies to make himself feel important.]]> 2018-01-04 05:31:07 UTC https://padlet.com/arielle_kusunoki/gciwkije85c9/wish/218673596 arielle_kusunoki https://padlet.com/arielle_kusunoki/gciwkije85c9/wish/218673640 Romeo Phillion supports the 'Flip your wig' for justice campaign. This movement is about raising awareness about the lack of access to justice in Canada. AIDWYC has also assisted Romeo Phillion in his wrongfully convicted case.]]> 2018-01-04 05:32:01 UTC https://padlet.com/arielle_kusunoki/gciwkije85c9/wish/218673640 arielle_kusunoki https://padlet.com/arielle_kusunoki/gciwkije85c9/wish/218673674 After spending almost half his life in prison, Romeo Phillion seeks compensation from the Canadian government for his wrongful conviction. This is important to the board because he was specifically looking for compensation before he dies, because he was released at an elderly age. ]]> 2018-01-04 05:32:34 UTC https://padlet.com/arielle_kusunoki/gciwkije85c9/wish/218673674 arielle_kusunoki https://padlet.com/arielle_kusunoki/gciwkije85c9/wish/218673707 AIDWYC is an organization that helps and listens to people who were wrongfully convicted. For years they are been picking out the flaws in the justice system and trying to do something about it. Many people have spent years and years in prison for something they didn’t do and are scared to talk to the parole board in case it makes their situation worse. They just try to stick it out, but that’s when AIDWYC comes to help and support them.]]> 2018-01-04 05:33:25 UTC https://padlet.com/arielle_kusunoki/gciwkije85c9/wish/218673707 jadecornelius70 https://padlet.com/arielle_kusunoki/gciwkije85c9/wish/218673888 After being released from prison, Romeo Phillion met the police officer who arrested him for the murder and put him in prison. He then accused retired police officer Steve Nadori of framing him for the murder. This is relevant because it showcases the anger that Romeo was feeling towards the criminal justice system.  ]]> 2018-01-04 05:36:54 UTC https://padlet.com/arielle_kusunoki/gciwkije85c9/wish/218673888 jadecornelius70 https://padlet.com/arielle_kusunoki/gciwkije85c9/wish/218673928 The Ottawa police and the province of Ontario were trying to convince the Supreme Court of Canada to block Romeo from taking his wrongfully convicted case to court and suing them. The Ottawa police verified Romeo’s alibi in the first case that put him in jail but never told the defence about it which ultimately put him away for 31 years. Finally after many courts rejected his request to try again, the Court of Appeal finally decided he should at least have the chance to put it to a jury.]]> 2018-01-04 05:38:01 UTC https://padlet.com/arielle_kusunoki/gciwkije85c9/wish/218673928 arielle_kusunoki https://padlet.com/arielle_kusunoki/gciwkije85c9/wish/218803169 False confessions are a lot more common in the Canadian criminal justice system than people realize. This article is important because it is a summarization of some of the wrongfully conflicted cases that have happened in Canada, showing how true that theory truly is. ]]> 2018-01-04 17:43:10 UTC https://padlet.com/arielle_kusunoki/gciwkije85c9/wish/218803169 arielle_kusunoki https://padlet.com/arielle_kusunoki/gciwkije85c9/wish/218803618 In picture format, displays news clippings of Phillion and updates on his case.]]> 2018-01-04 17:44:52 UTC https://padlet.com/arielle_kusunoki/gciwkije85c9/wish/218803618 arielle_kusunoki https://padlet.com/arielle_kusunoki/gciwkije85c9/wish/218804242 A news article stating that the courts would allow Phillion to proceed with a wrongfully convicted lawsuit. This is important to the board because by the time Romeo went through with the lawsuit, he sadly passed away before receiving any of the compensaion. ]]> 2018-01-04 17:47:29 UTC https://padlet.com/arielle_kusunoki/gciwkije85c9/wish/218804242 arielle_kusunoki https://padlet.com/arielle_kusunoki/gciwkije85c9/wish/218805208 A side by side shot of Romeo when he was convicted vs when he was released 31 years later. This is important to Romeo's story because he changed so much over the years. He spent almost his entire adulthood behind bars. ]]> 2018-01-04 17:51:04 UTC https://padlet.com/arielle_kusunoki/gciwkije85c9/wish/218805208 arielle_kusunoki https://padlet.com/arielle_kusunoki/gciwkije85c9/wish/219056641 Romeo Phillion was pictured happy and smiling with his lawyers.]]> 2018-01-06 02:24:04 UTC https://padlet.com/arielle_kusunoki/gciwkije85c9/wish/219056641 arielle_kusunoki https://padlet.com/arielle_kusunoki/gciwkije85c9/wish/219493194 2018-01-08 18:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/arielle_kusunoki/gciwkije85c9/wish/219493194