Let’s talk about Vanita Gupta’s work in Tulia, TX
As an LDF attorney, she led the effort to overturn the wrongful convictions of Tulia residents. They were ultimately pardoned by Gov. Rick Perry and received a $6 million settlement, which Ms. Gupta also worked on. #ConfirmGupta
As an LDF attorney, she led the effort to overturn the wrongful convictions of Tulia residents. They were ultimately pardoned by Gov. Rick Perry and received a $6 million settlement, which Ms. Gupta also worked on. #ConfirmGupta
In 1999, more than 10% of Tulia, Texas’ Black population was arrested as the result of a drug “sting” conducted by a lone police officer with a troubled history in law enforcement. In a “sting” that yielded no money, no drugs, and no weapons, 38 Black residents were arrested.
Arrests were made on Tom Coleman's word - a lone undercover narcotics agent who used no surveillance video or audio as corroborating evidence. No second officer was present. The guilty verdicts piled up, with sentences ranging from 20 - 434 years. naacpldf.org/case-issue/bad…
Look back on Vanita Gupta's work while at LDF in the Tulia, Texas case. This short film examines the case and LDF’s work while it was still evolving. #ConfirmGupta vimeo.com/521147116
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