Justice Pursued: The Exoneration of Nathan Myers and Clifford Williams

In 2019, Nathan Myers and Clifford Williams were released after almost 43 years in prison when murder charges against them were dismissed in the first exoneration brought about through a Conviction Integrity Unit in Florida. Justice Pursued is the story of this wrongful conviction and its landmark reversal, which made headlines as it was initiated by the same state office that sought the death penalty for both men in 1976.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 146 pages
Publication date: 05 December 2023
Publisher: University Press of Florida

In 2019, a remarkable instance of the justice system's commitment to rectifying past errors occurred when Nathan Myers and Clifford Williams were exonerated after nearly 43 years in prison. The dismissal of murder charges against them marked the first exoneration brought about through a Conviction Integrity Unit in Florida. This compelling story, documented in the book "Justice Pursued," delves into the details of the wrongful conviction and its historic reversal. Journalist Bruce Horovitz, drawing on first-person interviews, case documents, newspaper clippings, and other media coverage, paints a vivid picture of the events surrounding the murder of Jeanette Williams and the one-sided trial, conviction, and life sentencing of Nathan Myers and Clifford Williams. Horovitz highlights the unwavering innocence of the two men, who persisted in their quest for justice for years, petitioning the state to reconsider the case. He also sheds light on the establishment of Florida's first Conviction Integrity Review Unit, which diligently reinvestigated the evidence and ultimately overturned the original verdict. Furthermore, the book explores the issue of compensating exonerees like Myers and Williams for the time they spent imprisoned for crimes they did not commit.

Incorporating the perspectives of those involved in the initial case and its reexamination four decades later, "Justice Pursued" becomes a poignant tale of hope, perseverance, and vindication. It serves as a powerful reminder of the systemic failures within the criminal justice system, the profound impact these mistakes have on the victims, and the urgent need for prosecutorial review in addressing the growing crisis of wrongful convictions in the United States. This book is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the unwavering pursuit of truth and justice.

Weight: 268g
Dimension: 151 x 229 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780813080321