Expungement Unit News Today

Five Democrats and two Republicans are running for Pa. Attorney General in the primary election.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Veneshia Cezil, the department’s Chief Operating Officer, spoke about premier cases the department has handled and new initiatives at the AG Social Justice Townhall hosted by WMU-Cooley Law School.

It took the creation of a Conviction Integrity Unit and the help of the Michigan Innocence Clinic, but Ronnell Johnson is finally free after spending the last 14 years fighting for his freedom.

Ronnell Johnson served 14 years in prison. Information about a plea deal a key witness received was not disclosed to the defense, officials said.

The expungement fair will take place on May 1 at the WellFlower Ypsi

Pre-screening, free fingerprinting and registration are available at The WellFlower; Scout Cannabis launches a line of cannabis products to benefit GLEN.

Wrongful convictions have led to Michiganders spending at least 1,417 years in prison. Nationwide, exonerees have lost at least 26,289 years to prison.

Frances Walter was hired as the interim director of the new unit in April. The resolution makes her position permanent.

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the creation of a permanent Conviction Integrity and Expungement Unit to investigate wrongful convictions and help people clear their records.

Public Defenders Office works to expunge certain criminal records; program lacks critical mass.