Federal grant helps Michigan evaluate 1,700 cases where person claims wrongful conviction

The Michigan Department of Attorney General’s Conviction Integrity Unit (CIU) received the federal grant to help with DNA testing in the cases. The grant provides funding to assist with the costs associated with postconviction case identification, review, evidence location and DNA testing in violent felony cases where the results might show actual innocence. Michigan will use the funding to cover the cost of case reviews, locate evidence, DNA test the evidence and hire additional staff and experts.

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