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Creation Date
4-4-2024
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Thursday, April 4, 2024 | 12:30 PM | Eck Hall of Law, McCartan Courtroom
In the early morning of November 27, 2001, Termaine—then a 26 year old father—was on his way home from a convenience store when he heard a woman screaming from an alley. Running to help, Termaine found the woman badly beaten and raped. A bystander, who also heard the screams, had already called 911. Soon after, police officers arrived on scene. But before he could turn around, the officers shot Termaine three times in the back. For some reason, Termaine was not taken to the hospital for quite some time after the shooting. He miraculously survived, but found himself facing a new fight.
To cover up the shooting, police officers and detectives conspired to frame Termaine. Several police officers, who had a history of fabricating evidence, planted a gun on Termaine, transferred blood from the victim to the tip of the gun, and falsely reported that they witnessed Termaine raping the woman. Two detectives concealed video evidence from Termaine that clearly showed another person dragging the woman into the alley. With all this police misconduct, Termaine did not stand a chance in court. He was incarcerated and would not leave prison until 19 years later when the Innocence Project exonerated him.
Termaine will tell his story tomorrow in the McCartan Courtroom. It is both powerful and inspiring. He credits his fighting spirit and his faith for his final victory in the fight for freedom. Termaine will participate in a fireside chat/question and answer session moderated by Professor Jimmy Gurulé.
Chick-fil-A will be served.
Co-sponsors:
Exoneration Justice Clinic
Klau Institute for Civil and Human Rights
Jus Vitae
American Constitution Society
The Federalist Society
American Civil Liberties Union
Saint Thomas More Society
Black Law Students Association
Christian Legal Society
Public Interest Law Forum
Exoneration Justice Project
Future Prosecuting Attorneys Council