OMAR HOOKS
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
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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.
HEAR OMAR HOOKS INTRODUCE HIMSELF
