Court upholds freedom for woman whose conviction was overturned after 43 years behind bars

AmbiguousProps@lemmy.today to News@lemmy.world – 54 points –
Court upholds freedom for woman whose conviction was overturned after 43 years behind bars
apnews.com
3

O’Brien also outlined evidence that was withheld that pointed to Michael Holman — a former police officer, who died in 2015. Evidence showed that Holman’s pickup truck was seen outside Jeschke’s apartment, that he tried to use her credit card, and that her earrings were found in his home.

The appellate court’s ruling said the record “strongly suggests” that police buried their investigation into Holman.

One of the appellate court judges noted particular concern about what happened when Holman, the discredited police officer, couldn’t be ruled out as the source of a palm print detected on a TV antenna cable found next to the victim’s body.

The FBI asked for clearer prints, but police didn’t follow up. Jurors never heard about that or other evidence because the police never informed prosecutors.

I hope she bankrupts the entire state with her lawsuits.

The AG should be disbarred. And sued.

I hope she bankrupts the entire state

Bad idea for a million obvious reasons.

The AG should be disbarred. And sued.

This, on the other hand, is 🎯