The Irrationality of Human Behavior

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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.

Innocent on the Death Row The Story of Clinton Young Free Documentary

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Saving An Innocent Man from Death Row | Real Stories True Crime Documentary

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Merel Pontier (Clinton Young Foundation’s Legal Director) – at TV SHOW Buitenhof

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5 mrt 2022
 
Merel Pontier, the legal director of the Clinton Young Foundation, at Dutch tv talkshow ‘Buitenhof’ talking about her work as an attorney in Texas and Clinton Young’s death penalty case.

“Er is geen concreet bewijs dat Clinton Young de m – RTL LATE NIGHT

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25 apr 2017
 
De 31-jarige Clinton Young wacht al twaalf jaar op zijn laatste avondmaal. Jessica Villerius volgt deze Amerikaan al jaren en maakte de indringende documentaire ‘Deal met de Dood’, waarin ze aantoont dat er een grote kans is dat de verkeerde man in de dodencel zit.

20 Years In Solitary Confinement: Innocent On Death Row | Witness | US Crime & Prison HD Documentary

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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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22 jan 2022
Former death row inmate Clinton Young posts bond

CLINTON YOUNG testifies for Tex. House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence

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25 feb 2023
 
On February 21, 2023, Clinton Young testified for the Texas House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee about the injustice in his case and the problems within the criminal justice system in Texas.

19 And Innocent On Texas’ Death Row: The Clinton Young Story | Full Death Row Documentary

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Innocent on Death Row: in de scheuren van het Amerikaanse strafrechtsysteem

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17 jun 2023

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

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Framed for Murder: Innocent on Death Row | Clinton Young | FD Crime

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Prosecutorial misconduct in Clinton Young’s death penalty case

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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11 sep 2018

Wrongly Convicted – 25 Years on Death Row for a Crime I Didn’t Commit – Nick Yarris Tells His Story

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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

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26 apr 2023
 
Nick Yarris was sentenced to death for a crime he didn’t commit to eventually being set free through DNA evidence. Nick shares his journey of resilience, forgiveness, and redemption.

Former death row inmate: ‘Death row will not give back their loved ones’

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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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Blind Man Burned House Prank

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