wrongful convictions in metro Detroit

Detroit police buried evidence, and innocent men paid the price

October 2, 2024 · Detroit, Michigan Local News

Last week, we looked at how an illegal document purge in Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office blocks freedom for the wrongfully convicted. This week, we explore how the missing…

Illegal document purge in Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office blocks freedom for the wrongfully convicted

September 25, 2024 · Detroit, Michigan Local News

Wayne County illegally destroyed troves of criminal files allegedly when Mayor Mike Duggan was the elected prosecutor, creating a staggering obstacle for wrongfully convicted inmates seeking to prove…