WOW...... This is such a large ongoing problem in the United States. Such courage and positive thinking this man has shown.
compliments of Katie:
Exonerated After 25 Years: A Murder Conviction Overturned
The Michael Morton Story
“From then on I knew… I was their guy no matter what.” -Michael Morton
Can't imagine what Michael Morton went through while in prison... & when his son stopped visiting. What would you have done?
@katiecouric This story is incredibly touching. People always forget that there are kids involved who are innocent in these situations
As Michael fought for his innocence, he desperately held out hope that he would be reunited with his son, Eric, who was just three-years-old when he was sentenced to life in prison.
“He was growing older and apart from me.” -Michael Morton
When Eric was 18-years-old, he disowned his father. He was legally adopted by his aunt and uncle and took their last name. The two reunited when Michael was finally set free.“It broke me… I had never felt more gutted and bankrupt.” -Michael Morton
This poor man... At least he finally got his life back & his son... Sad story :( is.gd/XTXD99 #GetGlue @KatieShow
After spending 25 years in prison, Michael was eventually exonerated by DNA evidence. Michael’s attorney, John Raley, helped discover the evidence that cleared Michael’s name and help him win his freedom.
“I no longer see things as coincidences.” -Michael Morton
When Michael Morton was exonerated last year, the prime suspect in his wife’s murder was finally revealed – a career criminal with an extensive record.“I have personal experience with how wrong things can go.” -Michael Morton
Michael Morton's son Eric talks about having his own child & how that changed his perspective today on #Katie
@KatieShow being from Law Enforcement, this is so wrong..Someone must be accountable for his wrongful imprisonment!
Since DNA testing began in 1989, more than 300 wrongfully convicted people, including 18 on death row, have been exonerated by this scientific evidence. Nina Morrison, the senior staff attorney at the Innocence Project, a group that used DNA technology to clear Michael Morton, discussed the disturbing trend of wrongful convictions.
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