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How the Pennsylvania legal system lets attorneys argue against their clients' shot at freedom

Ronald Rogers’ case was part of a wave of reversed convictions and sentences in Philly. He is one of at least 50 people whose lawyers said there was no basis to challenge their cases, only for judges to later decide they deserved new trials or sentences. Ronald Rogers’ case was part of a wave of reversed convictions and sentences in Philly. He is one of at least 50 people whose lawyers said there was no basis to challenge their cases, only for judges to later decide they deserved new trials or sentences.
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    Jenna Miller
    I produce, film, and edit video stories about the communities and issues that shape the Philly region.
    Samantha Melamed
    I'm a reporter on the Investigations Team, digging into stories about how injustice, corruption, and government dysfunction impact Philadelphians — and exploring what we can do about it.