Minnesota s Conviction Review Unit now taking cases
The state is engaging in a renewed push to correct mistakes in the justice system and consider claims from prisoners who believe they were wrongfully convicted. Author: John Croman Updated: 2:42 AM CDT August 4, 2021
ST PAUL, Minn. Minnesota s renewed commitment to identify wrongful convictions reached a new milestone Tuesday, when the state s new Conviction Review Unit began accepting applications from those who want their cases to get a closer look. No justice system can be successful without the trust of the public, Attorney General Keith Ellison told reporters. By collaborating with community activists, national criminal justice experts, prosecutor from around the state of Minnesota, we are striving for a more perfect system.