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Leslie Vass: Wrongfully Convicted, a Lifetime Seeking Justice

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The Legal Files Behind a Wrongful Conviction

This page is currently being updated. Many more files are being reviewed, labeled, and uploaded to ensure accuracy and transparency. The archive will eventually include full documentation of legal filings, official correspondence, reports, and supporting evidence. This is part of an ongoing effort to bring the complete record to light. The full archive is expected to be completed by July 30, 2025 – check back regularly for new updates.


May 5, 1986 – Judicial Order: Case Dismissed With Prejudice
Court order dated May 5, 1986, officially vacating Leslie Vass’s wrongful conviction and dismissing all charges with prejudice in Baltimore City 1986 5-5 – Dismissal with Prejudice

August 2, 2021 – Leslie Vass v. Maryland Board of Public Works
2021 8-2 – Vass v. The Board of Public Words – 1
2021 8-2 – Vass v. The Board of Public Works – 5
2021 8-2 – Vass v. The Board of Public Words – 4
2021 8-2 – Vass v. The Board of Public Words – 3
2021 8-2 – Vass v. The Board of Public Words – 2

August 23, 2021 – Leslie Vass v. Maryland Board of Public Works– Affidavit of Leslie Vass
2021 8-23 – Vass v. BPW – Affidavit of Leslie Vass – 8
2021 8-23 – Vass v. BPW – Affidavit of Leslie Vass – 9
2021 8-23 – Vass v. BPW – Affidavit of Leslie Vass – 10
2021 8-23 – Vass v. BPW – Affidavit of Leslie Vass – 5
2021 8-23 – Vass v. BPW – Affidavit of Leslie Vass – 7
2021 8-23 – Vass v. BPW – Affidavit of Leslie Vass – 4
2021 8-23 – Vass v. BPW – Affidavit of Leslie Vass – 3
2021 8-23 – Vass v. BPW – Affidavit of Leslie Vass – 2
2021 8-23 – Vass v. BPW – Affidavit of Leslie Vass – 6
2021 8-23 – Vass v. BPW – Affidavit of Leslie Vass – 1

Letters and Records – Expungement
1998 letter from Maryland Criminal Justice Information System confirming expungement of Leslie Vass’s case #67501059, with limitations on records prior to August 15, 1986. 1998 Maryland CJIS Letter – Expungement Confirmation for Case #67501059
Court order dated May 5, 1986, officially vacating Leslie Vass’s wrongful conviction and dismissing all charges with prejudice in Baltimore City 1986 5-5 – Dismissal with Prejudice
1998 letter from the Maryland Attorney General’s Office enclosing Leslie Vass’s expungement orders dated November 15, 1993, and April 13, 1998. 1998 Maryland AG Letter – Expungement Orders Enclosed
1993 letter referencing Leslie Vass’s pardon for his 1975 and 1983 wrongful convictions, highlighting ongoing recordkeeping failures. 1993 Records Letter – Pardon for 1975 and 1983 Convictions

Tort Notice & Settlement Letters
1998 11-23 – MD Tresurer Letter DENIAL of extra compensation
2005 3-21 – Tort Claim against State DENIAL

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1986 8-20 – Governor Maryland Pardon
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1985 12-20 – NAACP
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1986 8-20 – MA Gov. to Congressman Mitchell about Pardon
2024 11-4 – Catholic Charities Employment
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1998 4-2 – Judge Jefferies to Judge Caplan – clear record
2013 1-25 – Letter Recommendation
1986 6-30 – Judge Harry Huges Letter To Gov. for Pardon
2001 3-26 – Job Rec
2024 4-2 – Community Leader Award
2016 1-5 – NAACP Expeungment Project Award
1999 9-3 – LetterRec
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