**Police** Exonerated in Tbilisi Pride Festival Violence: Public Defender’s 2023 Equality Report

Tbilisi, Georgia – The 2023 Equality Report by the Public Defender has cleared the police of any wrongdoing in failing to protect the Tbilisi Pride Festival from a violent mob on July 8, 2023. The report acknowledges the rapid growth in the number of far-right supporters at the festival site and the challenges faced by law enforcement. It emphasizes the difficulty in managing the protection of the LGBT+ community solely through police forces and calls …

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Uvalde Police Department Exonerated in Independent Report on Robb Elementary Shooting

Uvalde, Texas – A city still reeling from the devastating impact of a mass shooting that took the lives of 19 young students and two teachers at Robb Elementary nearly two years ago. The aftermath of the tragedy has left scars on the community, with emotions still raw and unresolved. Despite expectations of closure and healing, the residents of Uvalde continue to grapple with the ongoing repercussions of the horrific event. In the wake of …

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Exonerated Philadelphia Man Released After 30 Years on Death Row

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – After 30 years of incarceration for a crime he did not commit, Daniel Gwynn, 54, has been exonerated in connection with the 1994 arson murder of Marsha Smith. The District Attorney’s Office revealed flaws in the initial first-degree murder investigation that led to Gwynn’s wrongful conviction and death sentence. District Attorney Larry Krasner stated that Gwynn’s exoneration highlights a troubling era of policing and prosecution that eroded trust within communities. The revelation …

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