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dallasnews.com - 12/27/2008
Editorial: Craig Watkins is the 2008 Texan of the Year | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning News | Opinion: DMN Texan of the Year
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05:14 PM CST on Sunday, December 28, 2008 On the surface, the courtroom scene typified old-time Texas justice. The accused killed his family, so he needs killing, the prosecution argued. Among onlookers who filled the wooden benches for closing arguments, there was little doubt how this story ...

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Wrongful Conviction Roundup
TalkLeft — Recent wrongful conviction items of interest: • An interview with Steven Barnes, who served almost 20 years for crimes he didn't commit. "The investigation only focused on me. That's not right. You should investigate everything," Barnes said. "If they had DNA (testing) back in '85, I would have never been arrested." • Craig Watkins has been named the 2008 Dallas Morning News Texan of the Year. ...

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The Agitator — ... The Dallas Morning News names Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins its “Texan of the Year.” You can read my interview with Watkins ...

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