Introduction
My name is Matt Mason. I am 55 years old and was arrested four days before my 24th birthday, for a crime I did not commit.
Ironically, I have become an accomplished prison litigator. In over 30 years, I have sent 57 men home from prison and have 16 published cases. Yet, I have been unable to get the Courts, to even so much read the pleadings and new evidence submitted in my own case.
I am preparing to go back to Court. I will present all new evidence proving my innocence, that the Prosecutor knowingly withheld prior to my Trial. The evidence suggests that the murder was committed by a corrupt Police Officer, and covered up by the system.
Please read my story, to find out the truth about this case, including the real evidence. I am an innocent prisoner.
Since 1980, there have been over 3000 prisoners exonerated in the United States, including many from death row, according to a report released by The National Registry of Exonerations, affiliated with the University of Michigan. There is no way to tell how many more innocent people languish in prisons today. This is merely one such case.
If you have any questions or would like to help me, please write.
Many thanks for your interest.
Matt
About Me
Name & Address
Matt Mason A231-446
Grafton Correctional Institution
2500 S. Avon Belden Road
Grafton, OHIO 44044
Charges
One count of aggravated murder.
Date of Conviction/Sentencing
January 31, 1991.
Sentence
20 Years to Life
Case Citations
- First Appeal: 1993 Ohio App. LEXIS 4144
- U.S. Supreme Court (remanding for reconsideration): 511 U.S. 1138
- On reconsideration: 1994 Ohio App. LEXIS 3288
- U.S. Supreme Court review denial: 514 U.S. 1089
- Post-Conviction: 1995 Ohio App. LEXIS 5912
- Federal Habeas Corpus: not available on LEXIS, (edited out) denied, Sixth Circuit denied permission to appeal, edited out of LEXIS, U.S. Supreme Court denied review: 525 U.S. 937 (1998)
- New Trial Motion: 2001 Ohio App. LEXIS 1617
- First Fingerprint motion: 2001 Ohio App. LEXIS 6111
- First DNA request. second Fingerprint request: 2006 Ohio App. LEXIS 6351
- Second DNA request, motion for Resentencing: 2020 Ohio App. LEXIS 4728
CURRENT STATUS / UPDATE
August 2022
I am preparing to go back to Court. I will present all new evidence proving my innocence, that the Prosecutor knowingly withheld prior to my Trial.
How You Can Help Matt
Write a letter in support of Matt's Application for Executive Clemency
Governor Mike DeWine
Verne Rifle Office Tower
77 S. High St.
Columbus, OHIO 43215