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ANDERSON v. United States

Year
2026
Where
United States Court of Federal Claims
Source
CourtListener
Evidence
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What the record says

United States Court of Federal Claims issued an opinion on November 9, 2026 that deals with an innocence claim. From the opinion: “…(“Anderson IV”). A state-court petition claiming actual innocence is currently pending. See Pls.’ Opp’n Ex.…”

From the court opinion on CourtListener. An innocence claim being argued is not a finding of innocence. Records change. The source is the authority.

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