Actually Bob, the story states, if you read it, that they have DNA evidence that could clear them. DNA results have been clearing people that have been in prison for decades recently and it is a good thing if DNA can prove these people innocent.

Actually, an in depth investigative report (MSNBC, I believe) showed that the prosecution's case rested primarily on the "confession" forced out of a mentally handicapped teen with an IQ of 64. The videotaped interviews don't at all mask that the kid was led in his testimony. There was not a shred of physical or forensic evidence linking these boys to the crime scene (a wooded area by a dry creek bed). Their only crime was a fascination with Death Metal music and the occult. A stark contrast to the ultra Fundamentalist Christian society which surrounded them in West Memphis, Arkansas. I applaud that someone with means to be heard has taken up their cause, because the non-profits have made no headway all these years.

Yes, how do these people get this information that is better than the justice system? Do they hire investigators, psychics, or what? And what makes them so sure they are right and know anything at all about the topic? Yet they're so quick to butt in.

Actually Bob, it's always amazing to me how quick we are to kill another human being (but I'm sure the UNborn are your priority) when there may be serious doubt as to their guilt. Just because someone has been convicted does not necessarily mean the jury heard all the evidence, the prosecutors didn't withhold exculpatory evidence from the defense and that other influences didn't sway a jury from the truth. I would rather err on the side of caution than to send innocent people to their death. What does it hurt to be certain? If DNA evidence proves their guilty then what harm has been done? If it proves them innocent, it has saved three humans from being sacrificed by an inperfect judicial system that has a long history of condemning innocent people.

Actually if you took the time you'd see all the info, trial info, evidence, etc is posted on the web. IF you took the time to familiarize yourself with the information BEFORE passing judgment you'd see you are VERY VERY wrong....

I have been following this case for years, I am outraged the legal system in Arkansas is able to get away with what they are doing.

If they have evidence to clear them let the evidence clear them. I believe it is arrogant for a movie star to think just because they speak out that they speak the truth. And I would absolutely not want the dixie chicks speaking for me.

The right to persue happiness ! Johnny is very intelligent ;and nodoubt has investigated this cause and found it to be noble and worthy of his effort, which he enjoys bestowing . Personally I think it is very cool that volunteerism is a part of Mr Depps life,it reflects his good nature .To those of you who throw a stone at Depp or any person doing a kind deed for another humane,it is a reflection of your soul

To lawdawg - that's the point, they can't get the judicial system to give them a re-trial with the DNA evidence. I don't find it arrogant at all of Johnny Depp, if he was a nobody, we wouldn't even be reading this story. The whole point is to make people aware of what is being done to these three. And I think if you were innocent and sitting on death row since you were a teenager, now awaiting lethal injection, you would want anyone and everyone to try and help you - even the Dixie Chicks.

Hey Bob-Oh Buddy Boy, guess what, the "Justice" systems screws up ALL the time. Can you say EVIDENCE? It must be kinda nice living in your perfect, happy world. But out here in the real world we know mistakes can and do happen. And sometimes the innocently convicted do get the justice they deserve. Most of the time they don't. And they "whine" all the way down death roll. Hope your lil' ol' prefect shiny happy bubble world never bursts ...and finds you on the wrong side of justice Bob-Oh!

Ok,Ok,Ok... Celebs aside... if the boy's/men are guilty... what is it going to hurt to introduce the DNA evidence??

I'm just sayin'.

Right you are! Aren't these some of the same people that are fighting for rapist Roman Polanski?

yeah i know..they always seem to find these weirdo cases that are a 'cause' based on rather vaporous ideas and nebulous fact.

Actually Bob thats how it does work in most large cities. If you are robbed or mugged the police take you back to the station to look thru a mug shot book and ask you to pick them out, if they see you are haveing trouble they will point to one and ask you several times if this is the one? As soon as you say I think so they close the book and go get that one. Whether he did that particular crime or not he's in that book for a reason and now they can get that one of the street. That's life, get used to it..

Bob, you sound like you might be the typical prosecutor, always clinging desperately to a previous conviction, never willing to admit there might be a mistake, even in spite of new evidence which might tend to exonerate the convicted. It goes on all the time in this country, and appears likely it may be ocurring with the Memphis Three. Sometimes, Prosecutor Bob, even movie stars, singers, and non-lawyer types can smell a rotten fish when it's laid before them.

I would agree if the judicial system wasn't so flawed. LOL
Mission Statement that is set by the district attorneys office usually says convict all guilty. So that they don't miss any guilty people the tone set is charge everyone and get a conviction. Even when charges are dropped or no supporting evidence " Get a conviction" is the theme of the day. This produces revenue and justifies budget for the following year keeping them all employed wether they do a thorough job or not LOL

Lawdawg: "If they have evidence to clear them let the evidence clear them. I believe it is arrogant for a movie star to think just because they speak out that they speak the truth. And I would absolutely not want the dixie chicks speaking for me."

Boy you said it. I can't stand those arrogant entertainers who think they're opinion is right just because they're celebrities. You know, like Rush Limbaugh and Glenn Beck. Those douche-bags should keep their idiotic opinions to themselves. Seriously, though, since when are actors not allowed to have opinions? Since most of them are liberal, I guess. But there are plenty of conservative actors. I have a feeling that when the conservative ones express their opinions, your reaction is very different. But that's because you're a small-minded hypocritical dumbass. Not that any of us are surprised.

First of all, it sounds like to me you might have a little bit of anomosity because someone is willing to help these young men. Does it really make a difference who it is that is willing to help these young men. Sometimes it takes a person whith some clout to get things done around this country. There are plenty of people who have been wrongly convicted and found innocent due to the new technology with forensics. If I were in there shoes and I knew that I was innocent I would thank God that there are people out there willing to help no matter who they are. Don't HATE! What people need to do is quit passing judgement.

Have you seen "Paradise Lost" or "Paradise Lost 2"? I have seen both, and I am also convinced these young men are innocent. I'm glad someone with some clout has taken an interest, because otherwise they would have been forgotten.

And you'd trust a lawyer because.....?