CNN After spending more than 26 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit, Larry Smith was released February 4 through the Conviction Integrity Unit at the Wayne County Prosecutor's. Before Atkins conviction, Wilson played major roles in the wrongful convictions of exonerees Mubarez Ahmed and Marvin Cotton in separate cases in 2001. Defendant Donaldson and/or Defendant Childs promised Allen leniency in his [capital] criminal case if he falsely testified that Smith bragged about shooting Hayes, the complaint says. The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office knew in the mid-1990s, prior to Hamilton's conviction, that police used prisoners to obtain confessions, according to the lawsuit. The prisoners have served . I wonder how many other innocent people are languishing in prison with a life sentence because they cant afford good attorneys and investigators, and there are not enoughpro bono [advocates] to go around.. It is a process that refers a juvenile offender, who might otherwise be placed under juvenile court supervision, to an alternative community-based local Youth Assistance program. In video above, Searcy speaks from home at June 4 rally for the wrongfully convicted at Frank Murphy Hall in downtown Detroit, 0rganized by Operation Liberation, founded by Searcy and Darrell Ewing. But Worthy did not explain why her office took Atkins to trial in 2005 based solely on hearsay testimony, or why it failed to investigate other suspects in the case at the time before sending him to prison for the next 17 years. However, the lawsuit alleges that on Feb. 16, 1995, Agacinski appeared for the Prosecutors Office at Ramon Wards sentencing hearing, where he stood silent as Ward, only 18 years old, was sentenced to death in prison, despite Agacinskis knowledge that the key evidence in the case was fabricated. Ive never seen a copy of that video and Ive been told by Sgt. Many believe that prosecutors have absolute immunity, but the U.S. Supreme Court have substantially restricted that privilege through the years, most recently in Thompson v. Clark 596 U.S. (2022). Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy declined to comment on the judge's order. Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Lemonte Richawn Jackson, 25, of Detroit, in connection with the December 16, 2022 fatal shooting of Rodney Carter, 30, and the December 22, 2022 fatal shooting of Patrick Jones, 26, both of Detroit. AP Patrick Muscat (r) led prosecution of exonerees (l to r) Kenneth Nixon, Davontae Sanford, and now newly-exonerated Thelonious Searcy. Scott Lewis testifies March 19, 2018 at Thelonious Searcy evidentiary hearing. IS EXONERATION NEAR FOR THELONIOUS SEARCY, SERVING LIFE FOR MURDER VINCENT SMOTHERS CONFESSED TO? Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Bradley Doss Thurman, 19, of Detroit, in connection with the carjacking and fatal shooting of Tracie Golden, 53, also of Detroit. Former Teacher Charged in Multiple Child Sexual Assaults. Defendant argues that the VHS tapes that were confiscated are another reason why his case should be dismissed. Ward said he never confessed to the murders. The four defendant APs argued the case against Ward at trial and during multiple pre-trial and post-conviction hearings including four times at the Michigan Court of Appeals, twice at the Michigan Supreme Court, and three times during motions for relief from judgment (MFRJ) hearings. [W]hether the nondisclosure was a result of negligence or design, it is Ward spent 27 years, and Smith spent 26 years in prison. Your comment may take some time to appear. He said Wayne County prosecutors and police deliberately withheld evidence that should have been given to the defense underBrady v. Maryland :: 373 U.S. 83 (1963), a U.S. Supreme Court ruling. Angela Wypasek - Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney Angela Wypasek joined the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office Felony Division in 2018. SAYS IN FINAL HEARING, TRIAL EVIDENCE VS. THELONIOUS SEARCY IN 2004 CITY AIRPORT MURDER DISCREDITED AT MAY 15 HEARING, VINCENT SMOTHERS TAKES STAND TO EXONERATE THELONIOUS SEARCY IN 2004 DETROIT MURDER, PACK COURT TO STOP WRONGFUL CONVICTION OF THELONIOUS SEARCY MON. Law enforcement officials in Saginaw County and in Detroit suspected the money was being used for drug trafficking. On December 5th, 2001, the King County Prosecuting Attorney charged Ridgway with four counts of Aggravated Murder in the First Degree for the murders of Carol Christensen, Marcia Chapman, Opal Mills, and Cynthia Hinds (Maleng 8). NOTORIOUS FOR BIGOTRY, THELONIOUS SEARCY: ITS OVER!FREE! CHARGES DISMISSED, JUDGE BLASTS WAYNE CO. WITNESS AFTER HE RECANTED AT TRIAL | VOICE OF DETROIT: The citys independent newspaper, unbossed and unbought, EXPOSED!! Voice of Detroit is apro bononewspaper, now devoting itself entirely to stories related to our PRISON NATION and POLICE STATE. It identified likely suspects in those killings, some of whom were later killed themselves. Your email address will not be published. He . Please try again later. A man has been charged after the remains of a missing Livingston County woman were found Thursday in Detroit. 5 | P a g e prosecution must reveal. State prosecutors rested their rebuttal case Tuesday after calling six witnesses to contradict parts of Alex Murdaugh's defense as the disgraced attorney's double murder trial neared its end.. Kenneth Kinsey, a crime scene forensics expert, was the final rebuttal witness and criticized the methodology of a defense expert who said the shooter had to have been between 5-foot-2 and 5-foot-4 in . As Judge Hathaway concluded, the price to be paid for this failure falls on the prosecution.. In 2019, Wilson was sued over the illegal eviction of a mother and daughter in Detroit. Assisted in both criminal and civil matters. Not only was he vindicated, but the illustrious Judge Thomas Hathaway issued an opinion that slammed the Wayne County Prosecutors Office for the injustice and grave misconduct that took place in his caseknowingly entombing evidence of innocence from the gate. Please enter the identifying information for the case. Strong told Smothers thatwhile he could not bring back the lives of those he killed, he could help others Continue reading, FALSE DETROIT CONVICTION: VINCENT SMOTHERS SAYS HE, NOT THELONIOUS SEARCY, KILLED JAMAL SEGARS IN 2004 | VOICE OF DETROIT: The citys independent newspaper, unbossed and unbought, SEARCY WINS EVIDENTIARY HEARING; SMOTHERS EXPECTED TO TESTIFY HE WAS THE KILLER IN 2004 CASE | VOICE OF DETROIT: The citys independent newspaper, unbossed and unbought, RALLY TO FREE DETROITS WRONGFULLY CONVICTED, OUST KYM WORTHY SAT. My motivation was getting back to my family. EMS techs were loading him on a stretcher into their vehicle, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said in a release. The man from Saginaw also benefited from a change in Michigan's forfeiture law in 2019. Ask a question or tell the service assistant what you need! The Wayne County prosecutor's office also said it plans to ask the judge at a hearing Thursday to release Kenneth Nixon, 34, from prison. Judge Thomas Hathaways complete order granting Thelonious Searcy Motion to Dismiss, Michigan Court of Appeals order vacating Searcy conviction, 10/21/21, Judge Timothy Kennys order denying Searcy motion for relief from judgment Dec. 3, 2018. Terry Camp anchors ABC12 News First at Four and ABC12 News at 5:30. It quoted DPD spokesman James Tates comment, Weve heard that [Rutledge] was involved in a previous crime with another individual that is known to us., Christine Kowal was the Assistant Prosecutor in the Atkins case. There was a problem saving your notification. 2) Martha G. Scott (Dist. Intern. Still shot from NBCs interview with Kym Worthy Aug. 8, 2021. In video, exoneree Larry Smith (l) and Searcys Continue reading, THELONIOUS SHAWN SEARCY WINS NEW TRIAL; MICH. APPEALS COURT CITES HITMANS CONFESSION, BALLISTICS | VOICE OF DETROIT: The citys independent newspaper, unbossed and unbought, Searcys appeal of Judge Timothy Kennys Dec. 3, 2018 denial of his motion for a new trial based on actual innocence currently pending Grievance targets repeat offender AP Patrick Muscat, who also falsely prosecuted Davontae Sanford, later freed after nine Continue reading, Above is interview with Thelonious Skinnyman Searcy Dec. 7, 2018, about Judge Timothy Kennys ruling on his wrongful conviction in 2005 for the death of Jamal Segars. Honorable Patricia Perez Fresard Chief Judge Honorable Leslie Kim Smith Chief Judge Pro Tem Wards lawsuit names as Detroit Police Department defendants Officers Monica Childs, Dale Collins, Fred Jorgensen, and Tony Sanders. 2) Martha G. Scott (Dist. (Greatest of All Time) just scored being completely set free and cleared, Ewing told VOD. UP TO 800 WAYNE COUNTY JAIL DETAINEES FREEZING IN BITTER COLD, NO EXTRA BLANKETS, NO VISITS, VALLEY GIRLS: TAMERRA WASHINGTON, AT WOMENS HURON VALLEY CF, JOINS VOD AS REPORTER/COLUMNIST, WHERE ARE MASS EXONERATIONS IN WAYNE CO. AND MICHIGAN? Read more. Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged James Adam Baird, 43, of Plymouth, in connection with the sexual assaults of a 10-year-old Garden City girl, a 13-year-old Westland girl, an 11-year-old Dearborn girl, and a 15-year-old Wayne girl. In 2003, Allen signed a notarized affidavit recanting all his testimony against Smith and provided it to Smith and his attorneys, which Atty. Mary Owens attached to his habeascorpusappeal. If you want to be published on VOD, please submit your articles, etc. Attys. 1) Jonathan C. Kinloch (Dist. He studied law during the 10 years he served, filed multiple appeals, and was finally exonerated with the assistance of the Wisconsin Innocence Project. Police are investigating whether Rutledge was killed because he knew too much or was connected to a March 12 slaying in Detroit, the Free Press reported. Anderson that there is not a copy.. and other costs including utility and internet bills, costs for research including court records and internet fees, office supplies, gas, etc. MAR. JAIL PRISONERS, AND MURDERS BY POLICE, WAYNE CO. He noted the defense had objected to qualifying Reed as an expert witness because he had no training in ballistics, but that AP Muscat had him testify at trial anyway, saying falsely that the bullets from Segars body were too deformed to analyze. The other DPD officers were involved in supporting roles. A claim can be filed with CIU at any time after the conviction is final; there is no requirement that the person be in custody when filing a claim. Detroit Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of Sister. Vincent Smothers, the self-acknowledged hit man who also admitted the murders of the four victims in the Davontae Sanford case, took the stand for two days. Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Terry Allen Wyrembelski, 21, of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of Jaclyn Wyrembelski, 25, also of Detroit. However, this Court disagrees as the Michigan Supreme Court rejected a diligence requirement as part of a Brady violation. However, this Court declines the prosecutions suggestion to decide against precedent.. MICH. LIFER RICKY RIMMER CITES RACIST, VIOLENT HISTORY OF DPD COPS HAIDYS, HARRIS IN MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL | VOICE OF DETROIT: The citys independent newspaper, unbossed and unbought, **********************************************************************************. I couldn't find any services based on what you entered. ; CLAIMS DPD, PROS. Screenshot FB Live, DETROIT Third Judicial Circuit Court Judge Thomas Hathaway today dismissed all charges against Thelonious Shawn Searcy in a stinging order which repeatedly cited the prosecution for allowing blatant lies to stand.. As exoneree Lacino Hamilton infers in the comment at the beginning of this story, true justice for Ward and Smith, along with likely thousands of people from Wayne County who are wasting their lives away in MDOC prisons, will not come until the corrupt systems in the Wayne County Prosecutors Office and the Detroit Police Department are torn down and re-created for the benefit of the people. ON MICHIGAN DOC & WAYNE CO. 'THE SECRET OF JOY IS RESISTANCE' Alice Walker. This . KYM WORTHY, POLICE, JUDGESFREE THEM ALL | VOICE OF DETROIT: The citys independent newspaper, unbossed and unbought, MICH. 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Support for Burton-Harris came from progressive forces locally and nationally, who alleged Worthys office supports policies of mass incarceration and does not charge police who are guilty of murdering civilians without cause, among other allegations. No potential jury trial date has yet been set. http://voiceofdetroit.net/wp-content/uploads/Agacinski-snitches-memo.pdf. UNDER FIRE FOR DENIAL OF KIDNAPPINGS, RAPES AND MURDERS OF BLACK WOMEN, THELONIOUS SEARCY: ITS OVER!FREE! CHARGES DISMISSED, JUDGE BLASTS WAYNE CO. In a three-day trial decades earlier, Wayne County prosecutors argued the 18-year-old Smith was guilty of first-degree murder and felony firearm based on the testimony of a jailhouse informant. The state plans to call four or five witnesses to testify on issues raised by the defense, and hopes to finish . However, they cited multiple still photographs from the videotape provided as part of discovery earlier. The hearing resulted in a reduction of Twilleys sentence of 12-25 years to a few years, and resulted in Twilleys immediate release. Two eye-opening federal lawsuits filed against Wayne County, its assistant prosecutors, and Detroit police officers might help answer the question raised by Channel 7 reporters above:How did these cases go so wrong?. Atkins was convicted at age 22 of the murder of Billie Rutledge, on June 4, 2005 on Omira Street on Detroits east-side. It then alleges that Edward Chico Allen, housed in the DPD lock-up, was recruited to falsely testify that Smith had confessed to him. The National Registry of Exonerations just reported, Rutledges 15-year-old brother Lemuel told the news media that he believed Rutledge was killed because he knew information about the March 11, 2005 murder of Shadad Tommy Yousif, who was killed in his auto repair business located two blocks away at the corner of Seven Mile and Omira. We are not paid; we publish the newspaper pro bono. OCT. 21 2-6 PM | VOICE OF DETROIT: The citys independent newspaper, unbossed and unbought, PACK COURT TO STOP WRONGFUL CONVICTION OF THELONIOUS SEARCY MON. See full lawsuit athttp://voiceofdetroit.net/wp-content/uploads/Larry-Smith-COM-Amended-Federal-Complaint-012722.pdf. Appeals Division | Prosecutor Wayne County Home Page Elected Offices Executive Home 2019 State of the County Biography Administration Accomplishments Inside Wayne County News & Resources Contact Us Contact Us Request an Appearance Form Commission Home Commissioners Tim Killeen (Dist. Both spoke at a mass Wrongful Conviction rally outside the Frank Murphy Hall June 4, 2021. It said Judge Kenny abused his discretion by evaluating and disputing Smothers testimony himself, a matter that is reserved for a jury. Privacy Statement, Legal Notices and Terms of Use. Detroit Couple Charged in Homicide of Five-Year-Old Son andNon-Fatal Abuse of Three-Year-Old Son In general, felony offenses are crimes which carry a potential prison sentence of a year or more. Call 313-825-6126 to alert us. It's not illegal.". He refused to talk t0 her and provided a signed statement saying he had not killed the women. So his appeals there were denied as well. This article discusses in some detail the Courts opinions in Buckley and Imbler v. Pachtman, 424 U.S. 409 (1976) and briefly covers the Courts opinions in other related cases.. The Judges overseeing this case are NOBLES, LINDA L, NICKINSON, E P III, BELL, FRANK L and [ A ] NICKINSON, E P III. View The Attached Document Statement of Prosecutor Worthy Dismissing Case Against 10-Year-Old Juvenile This case came to us as a not-in-custody case - that means that there was never an arrest. But the Drug Enforcement Agency and the FBI met the Saginaw resident when his plane landed that day at Detroit Metro Airport. Suppressed forensics evidence he found in that file was key in overturning his conviction. WHITMER: XMAS PLEA FOR FREEDOM, DELIVERANCE, AND LIFE FOR MICHIGAN PRISONERS, MERRY XMAS! VOD discovered that motion in his court file in 2017, and has covered his story since. Most of the cases of Wayne Countys 32 exonerees to date have involved only dismissals WITHOUT prejudice, leading some to speculate that possible reinstatements of their original charges have been held over their heads since. Wayne County. for the U.S. District Court of Western Michigan. Please upload a copy of your appointment form. 3) Cara Clemente (Dist. Larry Smith with his mother Debra Smith. (See video at head of story.). Later, while that appeal was pending, Moran made a stunning discovery in dusty boxes at the sheriff's office: a 30-page file from the original investigation that had referred to an alternate. According to the Detroit Free Press, the office has lost almost a third of its staff . The man's attorney, Joshua Nucian, confirmed the settlement, describing it as appropriate and adding "the man having that much cash while flying is the same as a gambler jetting off to Las Vegas. Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council 302 W. Washington St., Rm. Detroit Man Charged in Two Fatal Shootings. On Nov. 8, McAlexander, now 70, was voted in as Allen County prosecutor, succeeding Karen Richards, who he served as chief deputy - second-in-command - for all 20 years she held the office. 7) David Knezek (Dist. Judicial circuits consist of one to eight counties and are generally named for a geographical feature within the Circuit. Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy declined to comment on the judges order. Comment moderation is enabled. Inside Wayne County News & Resources Contact Us Contact Us Request an Appearance Form Commission Home Commissioners Tim Killeen (Dist. Feb. 24, 2023 Updated 1:41 PM PT. 1) Jonathan C. Kinloch (Dist. In 2009, 11,341 rape kits were discovered in a decrepit Detroit police warehouse. GRIEVANCE COMMISSION COMPLAINT, JUDGE KENNY STRIKES DOWN THELONIOUS SEARCY BID FOR FREEDOM ON ACTUAL INNOCENCE OF 2004 MURDER, PROSECUTORS, COPS, TECHS LIED, FALSIFIED EVIDENCE VS. THELONIOUS SEARCY, ATTY. Contact Information 36 D Exams (313) 224-8869 30th, 31st, 32A, 32B (313) 967-6823 Out-County Districts not listed above (313) 203-7710 All other inquiries wcpodiscovery@waynecounty.com Case Information The day after this story was posted, the Detroit News published: DETROIT FACES ONSLAUGHT OF LAWSUITS FOR WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS which covers 17 exonerees wrongful conviction lawsuits vs. the City of Detroit. VOICE OF DETROIT: The city's independent newspaper, unbossed and unbought, SUPPORTERS MOBILIZE FOR RACIAL ATTACK VICTIM TRACY DOUGLAS, SAY MONROE, MICH. IPAC Contact Info. Collins told the court that Twilley had helped obtain convictions in 20 homicide cases. to diane_bukowski@hotmail.com. VODs legal advisor noted many other cases involving requests for dismissal due toBradyviolations will be affected by Judge Hathaways ruling, which sets a precedent in particular for Wayne County criminal cases brought back to the trial court on post-conviction motions. Ongoing costs include quarterly web charges of $460.00, P.O. UNDER FIRE FOR DENIAL OF KIDNAPPINGS, RAPES AND MURDERS OF BLACK WOMEN, SUPPORTERS MOBILIZE FOR RACIAL ATTACK VICTIM TRACY DOUGLAS, SAY MONROE, MICH. Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Billie T. Hill, 32, of Detroit, in connection with the assault of Detroit police officers. 1) Jonathan C. Kinloch (Dist. The Wayne County Medical Examiner turned four bullets in Segars body over to the Detroit Police. This Court concludes that the damage caused by the suppression and withholding of the exculpatory evidence cannot be cured, Judge Hathaway said. Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney Suggest Edit Address 1441 Saint Antoine Street Detroit , Michigan , 48226 Phone 313-224-5777 Fax 313-224-0974 Map of Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney View map of Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney, and get driving directions from your location. UP TO 800 WAYNE COUNTY JAIL DETAINEES FREEZING IN BITTER COLD, NO EXTRA BLANKETS, NO VISITS, VALLEY GIRLS: TAMERRA WASHINGTON, AT WOMENS HURON VALLEY CF, JOINS VOD AS REPORTER/COLUMNIST, WHERE ARE MASS EXONERATIONS IN WAYNE CO. AND MICHIGAN? Kym Worthy is on the August 4 Democratic Primary ballot as a candidate for the office of Wayne County Prosecutor, an office she has held since 2004 when she became the first African American and the first female to hold the position. The motions are set for action in front of Third Judicial Circuit Judge Christopher Blount on Jan. 6. MARCH 19, 9 AM; JUDGE KENNY | VOICE OF DETROIT: The citys independent newspaper, unbossed and unbought, VINCENT SMOTHERS TAKES STAND TO EXONERATE THELONIOUS SEARCY IN 2004 DETROIT MURDER | VOICE OF DETROIT: The citys independent newspaper, unbossed and unbought, SMOTHERS CO-DEFENDANT MARZELL BLACK BACKS CONFESSION TO SEGARS MURDER, AT SEARCY HEARING | VOICE OF DETROIT: The citys independent newspaper, unbossed and unbought, TESTIMONY AT 2 MARCH HEARINGS SHOWED SEARCY LIKELY INNOCENT; NEXT HEARING DELAYED TO MAY 9 | VOICE OF DETROIT: The citys independent newspaper, unbossed and unbought, FAVORABLE SIGNIFICANT EVIDENCE SURFACES AT SEARCY HEARING ON INNOCENCE CLAIM | VOICE OF DETROIT: The citys independent newspaper, unbossed and unbought, TRIAL EVIDENCE VS. THELONIOUS SEARCY IN 2004 CITY AIRPORT MURDER DISCREDITED AT MAY 15 HEARING | VOICE OF DETROIT: The citys independent newspaper, unbossed and unbought, PROSECUTORS, COPS, TECHS LIED, FALSIFIED EVIDENCE VS. THELONIOUS SEARCY, ATTY. The Smietanka Law Group of Grandville, Michigan, and the Law Office of Jarrett Adams PLLC of Milwaukee, Chicago, and New York City filed Wards lawsuit on Nov. 24, 2021. Prosecutor Kym Worthy in July said she planned quarterly public releases of the "Giglio list" of officers who have been found to be untruthful, either in court or after internal investigations.. He now runs law offices in Milwaukee, Chicago and New York. document.write( new Date().getFullYear() ); Wayne County, Michigan, All Rights Reserved. "The vast majority of the CCW arrests are involving legal guns,. Searcy fought his conviction from day one from his prison cells, researching every aspect of his case. The names of Dale Collins and Monica Childs appear in multiple cases of wrongful convictions. opinion. Nonetheless, the WCPO continued to fight Smiths appeals in federal court as they did in state court, all the while knowing he was convicted based on false testimony and evidence. See:http://voiceofdetroit.net/wp-content/uploads/Dennis-Atkins-COA- 20070510_C268461_46_268461.OPN_.pdf, (L to r) Exoneree Marvin Cotton, DPD Sgt. JAN. 24 | VOICE OF DETROIT: The citys independent newspaper, unbossed and unbought, MICHAEL HICKS, WRONGLY CONVICTED OF 1993 BATTLE CREEK MURDER, USING SNITCH, FIGHTS FOR FREEDOM | VOICE OF DETROIT: The citys independent newspaper, unbossed and unbought, JUDGE DENIES BRADY MOTIONS ON KILLERS CONFESSION AT EWING-SEARCY HEARING, MAY RECONSIDER MARCH 9 | VOICE OF DETROIT: The citys independent newspaper, unbossed and unbought, JUVENILE LIFER/ACTIVIST EFREN PAREDES, JR. FIGHTS TO OVERTURN SEPT. 10 RE-SENTENCING TO DEATH IN PRISON | VOICE OF DETROIT: The citys independent newspaper, unbossed and unbought, END MICHIGANS SECRET DEATH ROWHUNDREDS DEMAND END TO LWOP, OTHER REFORMS AT STATE CAPITOL | VOICE OF DETROIT: The citys independent newspaper, unbossed and unbought, WRONGFULLY CONVICTED AND UNLAWFULLY IMPRISONED: MICHIGAN RANKS 2ND IN U.S. WITH EXONERATIONS | VOICE OF DETROIT: The citys independent newspaper, unbossed and unbought, AIYANA JONES DAD RE-SENTENCED TO 10-20 YRS; MEDIA FOCUSES ON VICTIMS, NOT MILITARIZATION OF POLICE | VOICE OF DETROIT: The citys independent newspaper, unbossed and unbought, MICH. 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