In a powerful moment of justice long overdue, Tommy Lee Walker, a young Black man executed in 1956 following a wrongful conviction for rape and murder. Has been formally exonerated—more than 70 years after his death. The Dallas Commissioners Court unanimously adopted a resolution on January 21, 2026, declaring Walker innocent, acknowledging the harm caused by the miscarriage of justice. And recognizing the profound impact on his family and the community. This historic declaration not only serves as a posthumous…
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