Civil Litigation,
Criminal
Jul. 3, 2018
Wrongfully convicted man jailed for 32 years sues LA city, county, alleging pattern of withholding evidence
A Los Angeles man whose 1986 murder conviction was thrown out by a judge last year is suing the city, the county and the officer who led the investigation of the crime, alleging that the district attorney’s office purposely withheld exculpatory evidence during his trial and that it was a regular occurrence.
A Los Angeles man whose 1986 murder conviction was thrown out by a judge last year is suing the city, the county and the officer who led the investigation of the crime, alleging that the district attorney's office purposely withheld exculpatory evidence during his trial and that it was a regular occurrence.
The plaintiff's legal team is hoping the lawsuit will help remedy what they say are "systemic failures" within the county's lea...
For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
Receive unlimited article access and full access to our archives,
Daily Appellate Report, award winning columns, and our
Verdicts and Settlements.
Or
$895, but save $100 when you subscribe today… Just $795 for the first year!
Or access this article for $45
(Purchase provides 7-day access to this article. Printing, posting or downloading is not allowed.)
Already a subscriber?
Sign In
