Decades-Long Battle for Justice: Lawyer Exposes Deep Flaws in System through 1981 Murder Case Exoneration Effort
Trenton, NJ – Nearly four decades after a 1981 murder case resulted in a conviction that has been contested ever since, recent efforts to reexamine the evidence point to what supporters say are major systemic failures in the judicial process. At the heart of the battle for exoneration is an increasing awareness of the complexities and potential pitfalls of the American legal system, especially concerning older cases where forensic technologies were less developed. Legal experts emphasize that the reevaluation of such cases is critical, not just for the individuals involved, but for the integrity of … Read more