March 6, 2017: Jamie Snow’s federal appeal given new life.
When a Northern Illinois District Court judge denied Snow’s federal habeas petition right before Christmas, she also summarily denied his request to appeal the decision to a higher court by issuing a denial of Snow’s Certificate of Appealability (COA) at the same time.
The Exoneration Project immediately appealed the denial of the COA, and was granted the right to appeal to the Seventh Circuit on February 18th. Continue reading →
June 10, 2016: Huh? Jamie Snow’s lawyers wrangle about court ordered discovery at the BPD…seriously.
Even though the judge ordered photos of the crime scene, it seems when it “came down to the wire” the state objected to a series of photos being scanned.The big question is “Why?”I get it. It’s a lawyer thing. The State Representative is there to protect the State. But I can’t help but think it goes a little deeper than that. We must wonder why they will not open the file. What do they have to hide? What are they protecting the State “from?” And if Jamie Snow is guilty, why not just open all of the discovery? Continue reading →
March 22, 2016: Jamie Snow Responds to Heated Debate on Social Media about DNA testing
As I have previously reported, a petition was recently launched asking McLean County State’s Attorney Jason Chambers to allow DNA testing in the Jamie Snow case, in Illinois. The petition, which was launched by Injustice Anywhere on Change.org, has people asking the simple question: “Why not test the DNA?”Jason Chambers, has now shown that he is well aware of those questioning his decisions on the Snow case, by taking to Facebook to state his position. On March 12, a McLean County citizen (who happens to be Facebook friends with Jason Chambers) signed and shared the Change.org petition for Snow. Chambers decided to respond – not to the petition’s organizers – but to his friend’s public post on Facebook. Continue reading →
March 18, 2016: Jason Chambers posts misinformation on Facebook to defend his opposition to DNA testing in Jamie Snow case
A petition was recently launched asking McLean County State’s Attorney Jason Chambers to allow DNA testing in the Jamie Snow case, in Illinois. The petition, which was launched by Injustice Anywhere on Change.org, has people asking the simple question: “Why not test the DNA?” Continue reading →
A petition was recently launched asking McLean County State’s Attorney Jason Chambers to allow DNA testing in the Jamie Snow case, in Illinois. The petition, which was launched by Injustice Anywhere on Change.org, has people asking the simple question: “Why not test the DNA?” Continue reading →
February 2, 2016: New Petition Asks McLean County State’s Attorney Jason Chambers To Allow DNA Testing In The Jamie Snow Case
Injustice Anywhere, an organization working to correct wrongful convictions, has launched a petition asking McLean County State’s Attorney Jason Chambers to allow DNA testing in the Jamie Snow case.Jamie Snow was wrongfully convicted in 2000, of a 1991 “cold case” murder and armed robbery of a gas station attendant in Bloomington, Illinois. Snow is an innocent man who remains in prison while DNA evidence goes untested in his case, even though not one shred of physical evidence has ever linked Snow to the crime, Continue reading →
June 4, 2013: Overzealous Detectives and Ineffective Counsel to Blame for Wrongful Conviction of Jamie Snow
Jamie Snow has proclaimed his innocence from day one. He told police he was nowhere near the scene of the crime at the time of Little’s murder. According to Snow, he was across town having dinner with his children. In the years following Snow’s conviction, new information has come to light that strongly suggests the wrong man was sent to prison for Little’s murder, as a result of police misconduct and bad lawyering. Continue reading →
Jamie Snow has proclaimed his innocence from day one. He told police he was nowhere near the scene of the crime at the time of Little’s murder. According to Snow, he was across town having dinner with his children. In the years following Snow’s conviction, new information has come to light that strongly suggests the wrong man was sent to prison for Little’s murder, as a result of police misconduct and bad lawyering. Continue reading →
May 31, 2013: McLean County SA: Forensic testing won’t prove Snow’s innocence
BLOOMINGTON — Jamie Snow’s newest request for forensic testing on evidence in his 2001 murder conviction contains nothing that would prove his innocence, McLean County State’s Attorney Jason Chambers said Thursday. Continue reading →
May 30, 2013:Convicted murderer Snow hopes DNA testing will exonerate him
BLOOMINGTON — A Bloomington man convicted in the 1991 murder of a gas station attendant has renewed his request for DNA testing on evidence and fingerprints from the crime scene. Continue reading →
June 13, 2012: State Supreme Court Not Taking Snow Case
BLOOMINGTON-A Bloomington family isn’t giving up hope despite a State Supreme Court ruling.
June 13, 2012: Court case of Jamie Snow rejected by Illinois Supreme Court
The Illinois Supreme Court has decided not to hear the case of Jamie Snow. He is a Bloomington man serving a life sentence for murdering a gas station attendant in 1991 during an armed robbery.
June 07, 2012: Supreme Court declines to hear Snow’s case
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Supreme Court will not consider the case of a Bloomington man who claims he is innocent of the 1993 murder of a Bloomington gas station attendant. Continue reading →
May 23, 2012: Vincent Hill discusses Jamie Snow’s case. on his BlogTalkRadio show The Other Side of Justice.
May 22, 2012: Prosecutors urge Supreme Court not to hear Snow case
BLOOMINGTON — A Bloomington man serving life in prison for the 1991 murder of a gas station attendant should not have the chance to bring his case to the Illinois Supreme Court, prosecutors argued in a recent court filing. Continue reading →
May 2, 2012: Supporters of man convicted of murder push to reopen case
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — Supporters of a man convicted of murder are asking McLean County authorities to reopen the case. In 2001, Jamie Snow, of Bloomington, was convicted of the 1991 murder of a gas station attendant during an armed robbery. Continue reading →
May 2, 2012: New Billboard Aims to Prove Snow’s Innocence
BLOOMINGTON–A brand new billboard is encouraging people to help a convicted murderer prove he didn’t do the crime. The sign supports Jamie Snow, who is serving a life sentence in prison for the 1991 murder of gas station attendant Bill Little. Continue reading and watch video →
April 18, 2012: Convicted murderer appeals to Illinois Supreme Court
Lawyers for a man convicted of murder in a 1991 central Illinois killing want the Illinois Supreme Court to take his case. Continue reading →
April 17, 2012: Snow appeals to Illinois highest court
The Committee to Free Jamie Snow (CFJS) announced today that a petition was filed last week with the Illinois Supreme Court requesting leave to appeal the Fourth District’s Appellate Court decision denying Snow a hearing to present new evidence in the 2000 murder conviction of a gas station attendant during an apparent armed robbery. Continue reading →
March 21, 2012: Dozier returns to familiar territory at state’s attorney’s office
BLOOMINGTON — Retired judge Ron Dozier returned to work in the Law and Justice Center in December — this time assuming his former role as McLean County state’s attorney. Continue reading →
January 12, 2012: Court denies B-N man’s appeal of murder conviction
SPRINGFIELD — The 4th District Appellate Court has denied a Bloomington man’s appeal of his 2001 murder conviction. Continue reading →
December 7, 2011: Attorney: New evidence could reverse Snow’s murder conviction
SPRINGFIELD — A parade of witnesses who testified against Jamie Snow at his 2001 murder trial have recanted, creating a pool of new evidence that could reverse Snow’s murder conviction. Continue reading →
September 14, 2011: Why Eyewitness Testimony Should Rarely Be Used To Convict Anyone
Jamie’s case is used as an example in this article on richardwanke.com. Continue reading →
September 13, 2011: Inmate appeals denial of new trial in 1991 central Illinois killing
BLOOMINGTON — Lawyers for a man convicted of murder in a 1991 central Illinois killing have appealed a judge’s decision denying him a new trial. The attorneys say a key piece of their argument will come from a former Bloomington police officer now in prison. Continue reading →
September 12, 2011: Snow’s lawyers want Pelo to testify in appeal
BLOOMINGTON — Serious doubts about the credibility of eyewitness testimony and jailhouse informants are among the reasons Jamie Snow deserves a new trial on the murder charges that sent him to prison for life, according to an appeal filed by defense lawyers. Continue reading →
September 7, 2011: Jamie Snow supporter files FOIA for mug shots and reward money information
BLOOMINGTON — The Committee to Free Jamie Snow (CFJS) announced today that a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request has been submitted to McLean County and the City of Bloomington for materials related to the investigation of the 1991 murder of gas station attendant William Little. Continue reading →
July 31, 2011: Postcards in the Park: Shows Support For Convicted Murderer
BLOOMINGTON — Tammy Alexander isn’t related to Jamie Snow, she’s not a family friend, and she doesn’t even live in Illinois. Continue reading →
July 31, 2011: Friends Gather to Show Support
BLOOMINGTON — Supporters of a man convicted for murder gathered at Miller Park in Bloomington to help him in his claim of innocence. Continue reading →
April 27, 2011: Judge denies Snow’s petition for new trial in 1991 murder
BLOOMINGTON — A judge has turned down the petition of a Bloomington man seeking a new trial on murder charges in the 1991 shooting death of a gas station clerk. Continue reading →
March 17, 2011: Convicted killer’s attorney wants ballistics tests
BLOOMINGTON — Attorneys for convicted murderer Jamie Snow are asking that the state conduct ballistics tests on two bullets found at the scene of the 1991 robbery where a gas station clerk was killed.
March 16, 2011: Ballistics database search could free Illinois man serving life sentence for murder
BLOOMINGTON — The Committee to Free Jamie Snow (CFJS) announced today that a motion has been filed asking the McLean County Circuit Court to order a ballistics test that could prove the bullets found in a crime committed in 1991 are linked to a crime committed by another perpetrator. Continue reading →
November 5, 2010: Judge considers request to add evidence in Snow case
BLOOMINGTON — A judge has taken under consideration a request by convicted murderer Jamie Snow to add two new pieces of evidence to his petition requesting a new trial. Continue reading →
September 29, 2010: Snow to bring new evidence to hearing
BLOOMINGTON — A Bloomington man serving a life sentence for a murder he claims he did not commit will bring two new pieces of evidence to the courtroom Nov. 5 when he returns to request a hearing on his request for a new trial. Continue reading →
June 14, 2010: Judge appointed to hear Snow’s request for new trial
BLOOMINGTON — A Schuyler County judge has been appointed to hear Jamie Snow’s request for a new trial on murder charges. Continue reading →
April 26, 2010: Judge removes himself from hearings involving Snow case
BLOOMINGTON — McLean County Judge Paul Lawrence has removed himself from future hearings in the 1999 murder case involving Jamie Snow, citing a potential conflict of interest with the anticipated testimony of another judge who served as a prosecutor. Continue reading →
February 16, 2010: Jamie Snow wants change of venue for retrial request
BLOOMINGTON — A Bloomington man serving life in prison for a murder he claims he did not commit has asked that a judge outside the 11th Judicial Circuit hear his case, starting with his request for a new trial.
February 4, 2010: Jamie Snow alleges overzealous cops, false testimony
BLOOMINGTON — Bloomington police officers looking to build their careers by cinching an 8-year-old murder case and false testimony from witnesses who received help with pending criminal cases were among the reasons cited by Jamie Snow in his request for a new trial on murder charges. Continue reading →
September 1, 2009: Snow’s bid for new trial slowed by DNA testing delays
BLOOMINGTON — Jamie Snow will have to wait at least two more months before he knows the results of DNA testing on blood from the scene of a 1991 murder for which he was convicted. Continue reading →
April 1, 2009: Pelo has offered to help convicted killer obtain a new trial
BLOOMINGTON – A former Bloomington police sergeant accused of rape has offered to assist Jamie Snow, the Bloomington man convicted of killing a service station worker in 1991, with his efforts to obtain a new trial.
March 12, 2009: Snow’s defense wants just blood tested in push for new murder trial
BLOOMINGTON – The defense team for Jamie Snow, who was convicted of the 1991 murder of William Little but is seeking a new trial, asked the court Thursday to allow a narrower DNA testing than previously requested.
January 16, 2009: Defense waiting on DNA expert in effort to get Jamie Snow new trial
BLOOMINGTON – The defense team for convicted murderer Jamie Snow is waiting for an expert’s opinion on DNA testing of evidence introduced at Snow’s 2001 trial for the killing of William Little. Continue reading →
November 7, 2008: Snow’s lawyer wary of DNA testing restrictions in bid for new trial
BLOOMINGTON – The Illinois State Police crime lab has agreed to perform DNA tests on evidence stored since 1999 in the murder case of Jamie Snow, but Snow’s defense has concerns about limitations the state wants to impose on its examination. Continue reading →
August 15, 2008: Jamie Snow is featured on TruthinJustice.org: Innocent Imprisoned
Jamie Snow returns to court in fight for new trial in ’91 murder Continue reading →
September 29, 2008: Snow’s attorney seeks DNA tests at state lab
BLOOMINGTON – Attorneys for convicted murderer Jamie Snow want the state crime lab to perform DNA tests on several pieces of evidence, a request prosecutors said could burden an already backlogged state facility.
September 5, 2008 : Snow lawyer asks for DNA testing on blood, bullets
BLOOMINGTON – An attorney for convicted murderer Jamie Snow is asking that DNA testing be conducted on blood, fingerprints and bullets found at the scene of a 1991 robbery in Bloomington. Continue reading →
August 19, 2008: Snow’s attorney to request new DNA testing
BLOOMINGTON – New DNA testing will be requested by attorneys for Jamie Snow, the former Bloomington man convicted of killing Bill Little almost 20 years ago, Snow’s attorney said in a hearing Monday. Continue reading →
August 16, 2008: Jamie Snow returns to court in fight for new trial in ’91 murder
BLOOMINGTON – Jamie Snow is looking for a second chance to convince a jury that he didn’t kill an 18-year-old Bloomington gas station clerk in 1991. Continue reading →