47-year-old LaVone Hill exonerated after 22 years for double murder based on flawed police testimony and witness coercion.
LaVone Hill, 47, has been exonerated after spending 22 years in prison for a double murder he did not commit. His conviction was based on flawed testimony from rogue police officer Sgt. Walter Bates, who later faced federal charges for bank robbery. The Wayne County Prosecutor's Conviction Integrity Unit uncovered misconduct, including witness coercion. Hill maintained his innocence throughout his incarceration. He will not be retried due to the tainted evidence.
October 24, 2024
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