“But as cases are being reviewed to assess the impact of officer misconduct, another injustice has come to light: a gap in Maryland state law that prevents prosecutors from seeking relief and addressing past wrongs. A bill in the Maryland legislature would close this gap by authorizing prosecutors to seek to vacate a conviction ‘in the interest of justice and fairness.’ In doing so, it is the latest example of our justice system’s long-standing recognition that prosecutors must be able to fulfill their obligation to seek justice, not merely convictions.“

Washington Post

March 20, 2019