A woman who spent 20 years in prison for the murder of her four infant children has been pardoned by the governor of New South Wales (NSW), Australia.
After two decades in prison, Kathleen Folbigg has been pardoned by the NSW governor Margaret Beazley. Folbigg was originally sentenced to 40 years in prison for the murder of her four infant children, but her sentence was reduced to 30 years after she appealed.
In recent years, there has been growing doubt about Folbigg’s guilt. In 2019, a new expert report concluded that there was no evidence that Folbigg had smothered her children. The report also found that the original medical evidence used to convict her was flawed.
According to Folbigg’s inquiry document, there is “reasonable doubt” about her guilt, and the report also found Folbigg’s conviction was based on “flawed medical evidence” and “junk science.”
Based on the findings of the report, Governor Beazley granted Folbigg a full pardon.
Folbigg’s release has been met with relief and joy by her supporters. They have long argued that she was wrongly convicted and has been the victim of a miscarriage of justice.
Folbigg’s case is a reminder that the criminal justice system is not infallible. The pardoning of Kathleen Folbigg is a significant development in the fight against wrongful convictions. It sends a message that the criminal justice system must be held accountable when it makes mistakes. It also shows that there is hope for those who have been wrongly convicted, even after many years.
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