OMAR HOOKS

The Scholar | The Optimist | The Innocent Man

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16 to Life:

The Story of Omar Hooks

Hope for Hooks put together an 8-minute documentary to show the issues found within Omar’s arrest, trial, and conviction. Watch below to learn more about the injustices that Omar Hooks has faced.

Claims for OMAR’S INNOCENCE

THE BALLISTICS TEST WAS NEGATIVE

Omar’s clothing tested negative for gunshot residue, an unlikely result for someone using a .9mm blowback weapon as alleged by the prosecution.

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WITNESS TESTIMONIES CONFLICT

Eyewitness and detective testimonies contradict themselves, giving different timelines and placing different people at the scene of the crime.

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Where is the physical evidence?

The Prosecution’s argument was based on flawed witness testimonies. Scene evidence was never tested for fingerprints, and a weapon was never found.

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OFFICERS TAMPERED WITH EVIDENCE

An officer, in the court of law, testified to the fact that bullet casings were moved and touched by authorities on the crime scene

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The confession that never was

Detectives reported that Omar prayed to Allah shortly after the crime and used it to suggest he professed his guilt.

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NEW WITNESSES Revealed

A new witness has stepped forward claiming they are convinced of Omar’s innocence. This witness’ claims have not been used to legally support Omar’s innocence.

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