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Phillips Black, Inc. @phillipsblackinc.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Incredible article by the Inquirer today, amplifying the important topic explored by Phillips Black in its report, Examining Finley "No-Merit" Letters, found here www.phillipsblack.org/finleyreport

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Phillips Black, Inc. @phillipsblackinc.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Join the Stoneleigh Foundation and Phillips Black on 5/14 for a conversation with capital defense attorneys and exonerees about how to build a better post-conviction defense process that safeguards the constitutional rights of people who are poor and incarcerated.

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Phillips Black, Inc. @phillipsblackinc.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Welcome home to Phillips Black client Larry Mullins who was exonerated today and released from prison after spending over 30 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. We are so happy for you and your wonderful family Larry!!!!!

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Phillips Black, Inc. @phillipsblackinc.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Find out more about the position at www.phillipsblack.org/opportunities and please share!

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Phillips Black, Inc. @phillipsblackinc.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Phillips Black’s Joseph Perkovich is arguing today at SCOTUS for our client Terry Pitchford, an 18 year old sentenced to death after the infamous prosecutor Doug Evans unconstitutionally struck Black jurors from his jury. news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/... mississippitoday.org/2026/03/12/m...

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Tricia Rojo Bushnell @tcita.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

The team at @phillipsblackinc.bsky.social released the first ever study of the use of Finley No-Merit letters in Pennsylvania and the findings were heartbreaking. Here's a quick breakdown, but you should read the whole thing.

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Phillips Black, Inc. @phillipsblackinc.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

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Phillips Black, Inc. @phillipsblackinc.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

A subset of 100 Finley letters filed in Philadelphia homicide cases involving LWOP sentences was more closely reviewed for insight into ethical issues and the quality of legal analysis. Read the full Finley Report at phillipsblack.org/finleyreport.

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Phillips Black, Inc. @phillipsblackinc.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Despite the frequency of Finley letters in post-conviction cases, no empirical data about Finley “no-merit” letters has previously been collected. To begin filling this gap, Phillips Black collected 335 Finley “no-merit” letters from across PA and analyzed how the procedure functioned in each case.

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Phillips Black, Inc. @phillipsblackinc.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Finley letters allow a lawyer to move to withdraw from the representation by arguing that all their client’s claims lack merit in a publicly filed “no-merit” letter.

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Phillips Black, Inc. @phillipsblackinc.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Pennsylvania leads the country in sentences of life without the possibility of parole (LWOP). And Philadelphia has sentenced more individuals to die in prison than any county in the country — 84% are Black, and 50% were under the age of 25 at the time of the offense.

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Phillips Black, Inc. @phillipsblackinc.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

We found ethical violations. More than 1/3 violated the duty of confidentiality and/or the attorney-client privilege. 1/4 disclosed info Finley-filers learned from their clients. Almost 2/3 disparaged or showed mistrust of clients, and nearly all displayed deficient factual and legal engagement.

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Phillips Black, Inc. @phillipsblackinc.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Phillips Black spent 2 years collecting and studying Finley “no-merit” letters in Pennsylvania. The recipients were 100% poor and over 80% people of color.

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Phillips Black, Inc. @phillipsblackinc.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Huge thank you to @phlcityid who were SO helpful to Mr. Powell and made getting his ID a breeze!

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Phillips Black, Inc. @phillipsblackinc.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Today a Philadelphia court dismissed all charges against Phillips Black client Chris Powell. Mr. Powell was a 17 year old high school student when he was wrongfully arrested with three other innocent people. Today, at the age of 37, he finally received justice.

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Phillips Black, Inc. @phillipsblackinc.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

In June, we launched a writing contest for incarcerated people in PA in honor of our friend and colleague, Marco. The prompt was: Describe what legal representation means to you. After receiving more than 85 impassioned submissions, the winners were announced on Nov. 18, Marco’s release date.

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Phillips Black, Inc. @phillipsblackinc.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

He spent his time working and helping others who were incarcerated with their legal work. His father, brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews have stood by his side for decades and are eager to have him back home.

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Phillips Black, Inc. @phillipsblackinc.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Mr. Dickson is a veteran with over 16 years of service, and was honorably discharged after his wrongful conviction. He had no record before going into prison. During his 32 years of wrongful incarceration, Mr. Dickson never once got a disciplinary infraction.

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Phillips Black, Inc. @phillipsblackinc.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

David Dickson spent 32 years in prison for a crime that he did not commit. On July 22, 2025, he was finally released after prosecutors admitted that they relied on an informant who testified in nine other murder trials, and who they knew to be a liar.

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Phillips Black, Inc. @phillipsblackinc.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Happy 5 Year Freedom Anniversary Bilaal! We are so grateful to know you, and inspired by the beautiful life you have built. ♥️

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Phillips Black, Inc. @phillipsblackinc.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Please consider donating - anything helps! www.gofundme.com/f/tracy-jord...

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