The Campaign for Justice heads a broad-based group of organizations and individuals from across the political spectrum fighting for a constitutional public defense system in Michigan.
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EDWARD GEORGE CARTER
Mr. Carter’s conviction in Wayne County was overturned in 2010 after 35 years served. The cost of incarceration: $1,050,000. What went wrong: Edward George Carter’s attorney did not investigate the facts of the case or interview potential alibi witnesses, failed to challenge a suggestive photo line up, and did not introduce forensic evidence at trial that would have exonerated Mr. Carter. Click here to read more. |
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FREDERICK MARDLIN
Mr. Mardlin’s conviction in St. Clair County was reversed in the Michigan Court of Appeals in January 2012. The cost of incarceration: $90,000 (3 years) What went wrong: The trial court declined to provide his public defense attorney with the funds to retain an electrical expert. |
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DAVID TUCKER
Mr. Tucker’s conviction in Wayne County was overturned in 1998 and charges were dismissed. The cost of incarceration: $120,000 (4 years). When went wrong: Mr. Tucker’s public defense attorney completely failed to investigate the charges against him or prepare for trial.
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