The woman alleged multiple violations of her constitutional rights, specifically by the lead investigator looking into the arson case.
A federal judge said Wisconsin state courts should determine what, if any, state remedy is available to a woman wrongfully convicted of arson. (Adams County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook)
MADISON, Wis. (CN) A lawsuit from a Wisconsin woman wrongfully convicted of arson was dealt a blow from a federal judge on Monday, who found that investigators’ actions in her case did not amount to constitutional violations.
U.S. District Judge William Conley offered in his 21-page decision that even though the investigation into Brenda Jones carried out by police, including lead investigator Brent York and others, was faulty, he was bound to grant summary judgment to the defendants about a month ahead of a trial planned to commence on June 1.