The Wayne County Conviction Integrity Unit’s purpose is clear: to review potential wrongful convictions and rectify any mistakes. As the county prosecutor’s office points out, this approach should be the expected standard. So far, the results have been encouraging....
Michigan Conviction Integrity Unit Frees Two Inmates
Over the past three decades, new scientific testing and technology have opened people's eyes to the injustice of the justice system. This is something that is plainly evident in the state of Michigan where 72 prisoners have been exonerated since 1991. As mentioned in...
Michigan’s wrongful imprisonment compensation act isn’t perfect
People who are wrongfully convicted and subsequently imprisoned due to that conviction often face an uphill battle. They are behind bars for something they didn't do, and the court system might seem to drag their appeal cases on.Often for these individuals, there...
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