Christopher Dunn exonerated and released after 34 years

Martin Luther King Jr. has limitless quotables however one which rings true most frequently in terms of the court docket system in America is, “justice too lengthy delayed is justice denied”. A Missouri man named Christopher Dunn is aware of this all too nicely.

In response to a USAToday report, Dunn had served over 30 years in jail following a 1991 homicide conviction. On July, 11, 2024 St. Louis Circuit Courtroom Decide Jason Sengheiser overturned that conviction saying, “in mild of the brand new proof, no juror, appearing fairly, would have voted to search out Dunn responsible of those crimes past an inexpensive doubt.”

Regardless of the decide’s orders, Dunn was simply launched Tuesday evening as a result of the Missouri Supreme Courtroom blocked his launch after Missouri Lawyer Normal Andrew Bailey filed for attraction.

The Midwest Innocence Venture represented Dunn and launched an announcement following his launch:

“We’re thrilled that Chris will lastly be reunited together with his household after 34 years behind bars for against the law he didn’t commit,” the Midwest Innocence Venture continued within the assertion.

“We look ahead to supporting Chris as he rebuilds his life. However our pleasure in welcoming Chris house is tempered by the extra days and moments stolen from him by this week’s proceedings. We’re grateful for the outpouring of help from all corners of the nation over the previous few days. As all of us noticed, that was not justice.”

Welcome again to society, sir. Hopefully, there’s a hefty settlement headed to your checking account ASAP.