Man's murder conviction vacated after 2 decades: "I am so glad to be free"
New evidence in the case points to a serial killer from Ohio who died in 2011.
Source: michiganradio.org
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US man released after nearly 30 years of wrongful imprisonment
Lamar Johnson was convicted of shooting a man to death in a dispute over drug money in 1994 – he said he was with his girlfriend several miles away.
Source: scmp.com
Judge slams Metro Police and DA over wrongful incarceration of innocent man
In rare rebuke from bench, Mark Fishburn calls law enforcement actions in Paul Shane Garrett case “malfeasance,” which led to $1.2 million settlement with Metro.
Source: newschannel5.com
Michigan Supreme Court justices ask for changes in wrongful conviction aid act
The Wrongful Imprisonment Compensation Act was established in 2016 to give relief to people who spent time in prison for crimes they did not commit.
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Source: detroitnews.com
Delayed bail is delayed justice
Why will Bushra have to languish in jail if she’s innocent?
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Source: thedailystar.net
Brittney Griner Russia Appeal Denied, 9-Year Sentence in Penal Colony Upheld
Though the WNBA superstar had hoped for a reduced sentence, she did "not expect any miracles," her lawyers said in a statement provided to Insider.
Source: insider.com
State receives large grant for DNA evidence testing
"The world of criminal justice as changed dramatically. And its causing us to have to review a lot of these guilty pleas or convictions," Leyton said.
Source: abc12.com
US adds China to list of countries where Americans face elevated risk of wrongful detention
State Department advisory follows executive order issued by President Joe Biden aimed at punishing state actors including Russia, Iran and North Korea.
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Source: scmp.com
WMU Cooley Innocence Project frees DeJesus brothers
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School Innocence Project in partnership with Michigan Innocence Clinic and the Attorney General’s Office aided in the release of George and Melvin DeJesus after 25
Source: westernherald.com