The Injustice

Janet Weary was convicted of murder based largely on a confession obtained by former Philadelphia homicide detective James Pitts. She spent over a decade in prison for a crime she maintained she did not commit, arguing her confession was coerced.

The Fight for Truth

We relentlessly pursued post-conviction relief, highlighting a pattern of misconduct by Detective Pitts. We presented evidence that the confession—the linchpin of the prosecution's case—was the product of coercive interrogation tactics.

The Outcome

A Philadelphia judge overturned Ms. Weary's conviction, ruling that the confession was indeed coerced. The decision not only freed our client but also shed further light on systemic issues within the homicide division during that era.