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From the Scottsboro Boys to Japan’s longest death row inmate, explore the irrationality of human behavior and its impact on innocent lives.
1 “The Irrationality of Human Behavior” and the story of Clinton Young
The case of an innocent person on death row, especially someone like Clinton Young who eventually gained freedom due to international help, highlights both the flaws in the justice system and the irrationality of human behavior in the pursuit of justice.
Focusing on the assistance he received from the Netherlands is a powerful angle, showing how external support and persistence can lead to justice, even when it seems impossible. This ties well into the broader theme of the website, emphasizing conscience, justice, and the complex interplay of human behavior in life-or-death situations.
A Senseless Murder: The Clinton Young Story
8 jan 2018
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT: A Senseless Murder
Sixteen years ago, a cold blooded double murder hit Midland County. It’s a case that left an imprint on the hearts and on the minds of many in the Permian Basin, as well as across the country. It was also the first time in more than three decades the jury handed down a death sentence. Clinton Young was set to get executed on October 24th, but he received a stay of execution just seven days before he would have taken his final breath.
Lauren Tropea spent months digging deeper into the case and reveals what she learned.
Innocent on the Death Row The Story of Clinton Young Free Documentary
25 jan 2023
Innocent on the Death: The Story of Clinton Young | Prison Documentary
Toughest Stories from Behind Bars: • Toughest Stories from Behind Bars | B…
At just 19 years old, Clinton Young was charged with the murder of two men and sentenced to death. Now, 14 years later, he is still awaiting execution and continues to plead he was not the real killer. With the conflicting testimonies not quite adding up and his DNA not on the evidence, is the wrong man on death row?
In November 2001, Young, along with three other men, left to pick up drugs on a journey that would rapidly spiral into chaos. A journey which ended up with two men dead. Despite strong evidence of irregularities at his trial, conflicting statements and the suspicion that key witnesses were co-erced, Young was given the death penalty.
Through personal interviews with his family and witnesses, simulations with ballistic experts and frank discussions with Young himself, Jessica Villerius delves deep into the case. A captivating investigative documentary.
Saving An Innocent Man from Death Row | Real Stories True Crime Documentary
In 2014, filmmaker Jessica Villerius met death row inmate, Clinton Young, who had been convicted of a double homicide and became convinced of his innocence. Her documentary ‘Innocent on Death Row’ exposed the weakness of the whole case, proving the shootings could not possibly have taken place the way the prosecutor alleged. These and other new facts, including serious misconduct by the prosecution, led to Young’s execution being halted just 8 days before it was due to take place. He is granted a new trial and freed on given bail to await his new trial. Clinton was 19 when he was imprisoned. He is now 38. After almost 20 years of solitary confinement, how do you adapt to life outside? In addition, the strict conditions of his bail prevent him from living in the same state as his family and even going to the supermarket across the road from his house. He’s terrified of making the slightest mistake and being sent back to prison. He’s free but not free. Watch the part 1 here: 
• Clinton Young: The Wrong Man on Death…
Merel Pontier (Clinton Young Foundation’s Legal Director) – at TV SHOW Buitenhof
Hoe goed werkt ons rechtssysteem? | Merel Pontier | Buitenhof
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“Er is geen concreet bewijs dat Clinton Young de m – RTL LATE NIGHT
Merel Pontier, LL.M. – ’20- Capital Punishment Concentration
20 mei 2022
Program testimonial from Merel Pontier, LL.M. ’20 – Capital Punishment Concentration.
Ms. Pontier, a student from The Netherlands, discusses her decision to attend UT, and using her experience in the Capital Punishment Concentration to free a wrongly convicted person from death row.
Executie Clinton Young afgewend: “Dit is het best – RTL LATE NIGHT
Innocent Man Released From Death Row 2022- CLINTON YOUNG- DEATH ROW EXECUTIONS
In première gegaan op 9 feb 2022
TODAy’S STORY IS ON CLINTON YOUNG. THE PROSECUTOR ON HIS CASE KNEW WHO WAS INNOCENT AND STILL PROSECUTED CLINTON. HE HAS BEEN ON DEATH ROW FOR OVER 20 YEARS AND FINALLY RELEASED AFTER CROWDFUNDING RAISED 150 K FOR HIS BAIL. DISTRICT ATTORNEY RALPH PETTY WAS FACING DISBARMENT. LAURA NODOLF HID VALUABLE INFO FOR A LONG TIME.
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Clinton Young: The Wrong Man on Death Row? | Real Stories True Crime Documentary
7 dec 2021
Innocent on Death Row: Clinton Young’s Story (Crime Documentary) | Real Stories
At just 19 years old, Clinton Young was charged with the murder of two men and sentenced to death. Now, 14 years later, he is still awaiting execution and continues to plead he was not the real killer. With the conflicting testimonies not quite adding up and his DNA not on the evidence, is the wrong man on death row?
In November 2001, Young, along with three other men, left to pick up drugs on a journey that would rapidly spiral into chaos. A journey which ended up with two men dead. Despite strong evidence of irregularities at his trial, conflicting statements and the suspicion that key witnesses were co-erced, Young was given the death penalty.
Through personal interviews with his family and witnesses, simulations with ballistic experts and frank discussions with Young himself, Jessica Villerius delves deep into the case. A captivating investigative documentary.
From Innocent on Death Row
Innocent on Death Row
15 sep 2024
At just 19 years old, Clinton Young was charged with the murder of two men and sentenced to death. Now, 14 years later, he is still awaiting execution and continues to plead he was not the real killer. With the conflicting testimonies not quite adding up and his DNA not on the evidence, is the wrong man on death row?
Through personal interviews with his family and witnesses, simulations with ballistic experts and frank discussions with Young himself, Jessica Villerius delves deep into the case. A captivating investigative documentary.
Director: Jessica Villerius
20 Years In Solitary Confinement: Innocent On Death Row | Witness | US Crime & Prison HD Documentary
28 sep 2023
In 2014, filmmaker Jessica Villerius met death row inmate, Clinton Young, who had been convicted of a double homicide and became convinced of his innocence. Her documentary ‘Innocent on Death Row’ exposed the weakness of the whole case, proving the shootings could not possibly have taken place the way the prosecutor alleged. These and other new facts, including serious misconduct by the prosecution, led to Young’s execution being halted just 8 days before it was due to take place. He is granted a new trial and freed on given bail to await his new trial.
Clinton was 19 when he was imprisoned. He is now 38. After almost 20 years of solitary confinement, how do you adapt to life outside? In addition, the strict conditions of his bail prevent him from living in the same state as his family and even going to the supermarket across the road from his house. He’s terrified of making the slightest mistake and being sent back to prison. He’s free but not free.
This documentary was produced by Posh Productions and directed by Jessica Villerius. It was first released in 2022.
Former death row inmate Clinton Young posts bond
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CLINTON YOUNG testifies for Tex. House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
19 And Innocent On Texas’ Death Row: The Clinton Young Story | Full Death Row Documentary
20 mrt 2022
At just 19 years old, Clinton Young was charged with the murder of two men and sentenced to death. Now, 14 years later, he is still awaiting execution and continues to plead he was not the real killer. With the conflicting testimonies not quite adding up and his DNA not on the evidence, is the wrong man on death row?
In November 2001, Young, along with three other men, left to pick up drugs on a journey that would rapidly spiral into chaos. A journey which ended up with two men dead. Despite strong evidence of irregularities at his trial, conflicting statements and the suspicion that key witnesses were coerced, Young was given the death penalty.
Through personal interviews with his family and witnesses, simulations with ballistic experts and frank discussions with Young himself, Jessica Villerius delves deep into the case. A captivating investigative documentary.
This documentary was produced by Posh Productions and directed by Jessica Villerius. It was first released in 2017.
Innocent on Death Row: in de scheuren van het Amerikaanse strafrechtsysteem
In 2014 ontmoette filmmaker Jessica Villerius ter dood veroordeelde Clinton Young, die was veroordeeld voor dubbele moord en overtuigd raakte van zijn onschuld. Haar documentaire ‘Innocent on Death Row’ legde de zwakte van de hele zaak bloot en bewees dat de schietpartijen onmogelijk hadden kunnen plaatsvinden zoals de aanklager beweerde. Deze en andere nieuwe feiten, waaronder ernstig wangedrag door de aanklager, leidden ertoe dat de executie van Young slechts 8 dagen voordat deze zou plaatsvinden, werd stopgezet. Hij krijgt een nieuw proces en wordt op borgtocht vrijgelaten in afwachting van zijn nieuwe proces.
Clinton was 19 toen hij gevangen werd gezet. Hij is nu 38. Hoe pas je je na bijna 20 jaar eenzame opsluiting aan het leven buiten aan? Bovendien voorkomen de strikte voorwaarden van zijn borgtocht dat hij in dezelfde staat leeft als zijn gezin en zelfs niet naar de supermarkt aan de overkant van zijn huis gaat. Hij is doodsbang om de geringste fout te maken en teruggestuurd te worden naar de gevangenis. Hij is vrij maar niet vrij.
Regie: Jessica Villerius
The Clinton Young Story: 14 Years Innocent on Death Row | Death Row & US Incarceration Documentary
15 jul 2022
At just 19 years old, Clinton Young was charged with the murder of two men and sentenced to death. Now, 14 years later, he is still awaiting execution and continues to plead he was not the real killer. With the conflicting testimonies not quite adding up and his DNA not on the evidence, is the wrong man on death row?
In November 2001, Young, along with three other men, left to pick up drugs on a journey that would rapidly spiral into chaos. A journey which ended up with two men dead. Despite strong evidence of irregularities at his trial, conflicting statements and the suspicion that key witnesses were co-erced, Young was given the death penalty.
Through personal interviews with his family and witnesses, simulations with ballistic experts and frank discussions with Young himself, Jessica Villerius delves deep into the case. A captivating investigative documentary.
This documentary was produced by Posh Productions and directed by Jessica Villerius. It was first released in 2017.
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Framed for Murder: Innocent on Death Row | Clinton Young | FD Crime
18 dec 2022
Innocent on Death Row: The Story of Clinton Young | FD Crime
At just 19 years old, Clinton Young was charged with the murder of two men and sentenced to death. Now, 14 years later, he is still awaiting execution and continues to plead he was not the real killer. With the conflicting testimonies not quite adding up and his DNA not on the evidence, is the wrong man on death row?
In November 2001, Young, along with three other men, left to pick up drugs on a journey that would rapidly spiral into chaos. A journey which ended up with two men dead. Despite strong evidence of irregularities at his trial, conflicting statements and the suspicion that key witnesses were co-erced, Young was given the death penalty.
Through personal interviews with his family and witnesses, simulations with ballistic experts and frank discussions with Young himself, Jessica Villerius delves deep into the case. A captivating investigative documentary.
Prosecutorial misconduct in Clinton Young’s death penalty case
5 sep 2020
Clinton’s attorneys have asked the court to throw out Clinton’s entire conviction and death sentence!
Clinton’s legal team has recently asked the Court of Criminal Appeals in Texas to vacate Clinton’s entire conviction and death sentence because for years, the prosecutor in Clinton’s case has secretly worked as a legal advisor for the judge presiding over Clinton’s case. The prosecutor worked on Clinton’s case from both sides. This is obviously against the law; a prosecutor and judge have to work completely independant of one another. This prosecutor’s conduct is in violation with all ethical rules and also with the US Constitution. Even the new prosecutor on Clinton’s case agrees that the case should be reopened. We are now waiting on the Court of Criminal Appeals to make a decision.
Clinton has been on death row for 17 years for two crimes that he did not commit and was almost executed in 2017. Not only is Clinton innocent, but he was denied a fair trial to prove his innocence. Justice has been denied for too long. We respectfully ask the CCA to throw out Clinton’s conviction and give him a new and fair trial.
Watch the video to get all the details. We ask everyone to please share this message and video as much as possible.
Jessica Villerius emotioneel gesloopt na Death Row – RTL LATE NIGHT
16 jan 2014
In Nederland is slechts 32 procent van de mensen voor de doodstraf. In Amerika draaien ze hun hand niet om voor een executie meer of minder. Maar de dodencellen van Texas schokten zelfs de doorgewinterde documentairemaakster Jessica Villerius. Ze kwam oog in oog te staan met een aantal terdoodveroordeelden en dat is haar niet in de koude kleren gaan zitten. “Dit was een sloper, het is emotioneel het zwaarst wat we tot nu toe hebben gedaan.” Wil je de hele aflevering zien? Ga dan naar http://www.rtlxl.nl!
Clinton Young Released after 20 Years on Texas Death Row (FREEDOM PART I)
20 mei 2022
Clinton Young was released from jail on January 20, 2022, after having spent almost 20 years on Texas Death row.
Clinton was wrongfully convicted for capital murder. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals vacated his conviction and death sentence in September of 2021.
www.clintonyoungfoundation.com
Executie Clinton Young afgewend: “Dit is het best – RTL LATE NIGHT
19 okt 2017
Jessica Villerius strijdt al jaren voor het leven van de Amerikaan Clinton Young, die voor een dubbele moord is veroordeeld tot de doodstraf maar volgens onderzoek van Jessica helemaal niet de moorden gepleegd kan hebben. Haar inzet lijkt nu eindelijk beloond te worden: de executie van Clinton is afgewend en de Amerikaan krijgt een nieuw proces.
Clinton Young at the 22nd Annual March Against the Death Penalty
15 nov 2023 AUSTIN
Clinton Young, who was wrongfully convicted and spent 18,5 year on death row in Texas before his release in 2022, gives a
powerful speech at the 22nd Annual March to Abolish the Death Penalty in Austin.
November 11, 2023
www.clintonyoungfoundation.com
Explore the tragic consequences of irrational human behavior through historical and modern cases, from the wrongful conviction of the Scottsboro Boys in 1931 to Japan’s longest-serving death row inmate exonerated after 56 years. A reflection on the enduring cruelty towards innocent people.
2 25 Years on Death Row for a Crime I Didn’t Commit – Nick Yarris Tells His Story
Joe Rogan – Nick Yarris’ Incredible Story of Being Wrongfully Sentenced to Death Row
Wrongly Convicted – 25 Years on Death Row for a Crime I Didn’t Commit – Nick Yarris Tells His Story
In première gegaan op 23 apr 2023
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Wrongly Convicted – 25 Years on Death Row for a Crime I Didn’t Commit – Nick Yarris Tells His Story
23 Years on Death Row: Nick Yarris
Former death row inmate: ‘Death row will not give back their loved ones’
4 apr 2024
Sky’s Adam Parsons speaks to Nick Yarris, who spent 22 years on Death Row for a crime he did not commit.
A poll by Gallup last year showed that for the first time ever, more Americans believe the death
penalty is administered unfairly rather than fairly.
Nick Yarris says “the death penalty will never give one person back their loved one”.
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How I Escaped From Death Row…Then Proved Myself Innocent | Extraordinary Lives | @LADbible
24 mei 2023 Extraordinary Lives: Podcast
Nick Yarris survived 22 years on death row for a crime he didn’t commit. He’ll take us through the circumstances that led to him being sentenced, his life inside from meeting Ted Bundy to the terrifying ‘Gladiator Matches’ and his accidental escape.
Hear how Nick eventually became the first prisoner death row prisoner to use DNA to prove his innocence.
This is an episode of Extraordinary Lives, where we speak to people with a unique life story to tell. From a North Korea escapee to an undercover cop, a Cold War spy to a shipwreck survivor. Hosted by LADbible’s Ben-Powell Jones, this series is a window into remarkable experiences – with stories that paint a picture of extraordinary lives.
00:00 – 00:01:59 – Introduction
00:01:59 – 00:02:42 – Brain Damaged By A Stranger
00:02:42 – 00:29:14 – Admitting To A Crime I Didn’t Commit
00:29:14 – 00:37:48 – Death Sentence And Imprisonment
00:39:00 – 00:50:37 – ‘Escape Attempt’ and re-imprisonment
00:50:37 – 01:01:23 – Gladiator School
01:01:23 -01:08:29 – PTSD Attacks
01:08:29 – 01:15:07 – The Road To Exoneration
01:15:07 – 01:16:59 – Life Lesson
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Blind Man Burned House Prank
3 jul 2011
Poor blind man asks good Samaritans if they will help him get in a taxi cab and take him home after a long, relaxing vacation in Hawaii. Unfortunately, when he arrives, all he finds is the ruins of his old house, covered in ashes and soot. There must have been a terrible fire when he was away, and everything has been burnt to the ground from the flames! But the blind man doesn’t seem too disturbed. He takes a seat in his regular LA-Z-Boy armchair and cannot for the life of him understand why the prank victims are so upset.