Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

Confessions after Death Penalty

What happens if someone is executed, and then is found innocent as the real killer confesses.

What would happen to the confessor? (Assume that he is telling the truth). Would he be tried for the murder, or as it has already been done, is he free?


Asked on 4/13/05, 11:24 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Andrew Nitzberg Andrew Nitzberg & Associates

Re: Confessions after Death Penalty

The conviction of the innocent man can be vacated and the real killer prosecuted.

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Answered on 4/13/05, 12:00 pm


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