Post-Conviction Review, "Cold Cases," and Investigative Genealogy
Thursday, April 22, 2021 | 5:30 PM EDT - 7:40 PM EDT
***After registering for this program, you must also register to get the Zoom link at https://go.rutgers.edu/Zoom_20210422.
This program will examine criminal conviction review in light of claims of actual innocence. It will explore “cold case” re-investigations prompted once a wrongful conviction is overturned and an innocent person is freed. Finally, the program will discuss solving cold cases and overturning convictions through the use of DNA and investigative genealogy.
This program is sponsored by the C. Willard Heckel Inn of Court at Rutgers Law School. The Inn brings together highly experienced and distinguished justices, judges, trial attorneys, members of the bar, and Rutgers Law School students to enhance their skills and focus on important issues facing the bar and bench.
NJ CLE: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 2.5 hours of total CLE credit (based on a 50-minute hour).
This program will examine criminal conviction review in light of claims of actual innocence. It will explore “cold case” re-investigations prompted once a wrongful conviction is overturned and an innocent person is freed. Finally, the program will discuss solving cold cases and overturning convictions through the use of DNA and investigative genealogy.
This program is sponsored by the C. Willard Heckel Inn of Court at Rutgers Law School. The Inn brings together highly experienced and distinguished justices, judges, trial attorneys, members of the bar, and Rutgers Law School students to enhance their skills and focus on important issues facing the bar and bench.
NJ CLE: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 2.5 hours of total CLE credit (based on a 50-minute hour).
FACULTY:
Panelists:
Laura Cohen
Distinguished Clinical Professor of Law
Director, Criminal and Youth Justice Clinic
Rutgers Law School
CeCe Moore
Chief Genetic Genealogist, Parabon NanoLabs, Inc.
Carolyn Murray
Director, Conviction Review Unit, Office of Public Integrity and Accountability
New Jersey Office of the Attorney General
Co-Moderators:
Christopher Schellhorn
Assistant Prosecutor
Morris County Prosecutor’s Office
Sabrina G. Comizzoli
Senior Appellate Counsel
U.S. Attorney’s Office, D. N.J.
Laura Cohen
Distinguished Clinical Professor of Law
Director, Criminal and Youth Justice Clinic
Rutgers Law School
CeCe Moore
Chief Genetic Genealogist, Parabon NanoLabs, Inc.
Carolyn Murray
Director, Conviction Review Unit, Office of Public Integrity and Accountability
New Jersey Office of the Attorney General
Co-Moderators:
Christopher Schellhorn
Assistant Prosecutor
Morris County Prosecutor’s Office
Sabrina G. Comizzoli
Senior Appellate Counsel
U.S. Attorney’s Office, D. N.J.
LOCATION:
Zoom webinar
CREDITS:
CLE: NJ: 2.5 | NY: 2.5 | PA: 2.0
SUBJECT AREAS:
Criminal Law
Skills Training
Skills Training
COST:
$50.00
DETAILED INFORMATION:
