Texas Judge Recommends Overturning Melissa Lucio's Death Sentence

A Texas judge has recommended the reversal of Melissa Lucio’s conviction and death sentence, citing withheld evidence that could have affected the trial's outcome.

Texas judge Arturo Nelson suggested overturning Melissa Lucio's death sentence after new evidence indicated a possible miscarriage of justice.
Lucio, sentenced in 2008 for the death of her daughter, claims the injuries were accidental, not abusive.
Key evidence, including interviews with Lucio’s children and a Child Protective Services report, was not disclosed during her trial.
This withheld evidence supports the defense's claim that Lucio's daughter died from an accidental fall, not abuse.
The case is now pending before the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, which will decide whether to overturn the conviction.