Conviction Integrity Units — Prosecutors — Galsworthy Criminal Justice Reform Program

North Philly man cleared of murder after 27 years in prison, the 10th exoneration under DA Larry Krasner

“Sworn in on a promise to transform the District Attorney’s Office, Krasner last year expanded his Conviction Integrity Unit and broadened its ambitions. He also appointed Patricia Cummings, formerly based in Texas, to lead the unit that examines inmates’ claims of wrongful convictions. Cummings said that in 22 months, the unit has reviewed requests involving about 200 cases, most of which prosecutors have left intact. Still, Krasner said that 10 exonerations means that investigators determined 5% of those cases were marred by fundamental errors.“

Philadelphia Inquirer

October 9, 2019

State ReformsPhillip ReevesApril 10, 2019Detroit News, Michigan, Conviction Integrity UnitsComment

Commentary: Prosecutors righting old wrongs: Sim Gill’s bold experiment

“In launching a new Conviction Integrity Unit in his office, Gill has assembled an advisory team that is a veritable hall-of-fame lineup of distinguished attorneys, among them, the former Chief Justice of the Utah Supreme Court, Christine Durham, and none of whom are employed in his office. With such a sterling group of legal eagles in place, the board has the potential to delve deeply into potential innocence cases, look at the facts objectively, and make recommendations unencumbered by office politics or formal ties to staff attorneys.“

Salt Lake Tribune

October 10, 2018

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