Michael Morton spent 25 years behind bars for a crime he did not commit. His harrowing story of wrongful conviction reveals the shocking details of how crucial evidence was deliberately hidden by the very prosecutor charged with seeking justice. As we delve into this miscarriage of justice, we uncover the fallout that led to the prosecutor’s disbarment and imprisonment for prosecutorial misconduct and contempt of court. Michael’s incredible journey from despair to exoneration is a powerful testament to the flaws in our justice system and the unwavering resilience of the human spirit.
CONTACT:
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SOURCES:
Innocence Project:
Innocence Project. (n.d.). Michael Morton. Retrieved from https://innocenceproject.org/cases/michael-morton/
Texas Archive:
Texas Archive of the Moving Image. (2022). Michael Morton. Retrieved from https://texasarchive.org/2022_00413
Statesman Article (2011):
Sweeney, K. (2011, December 20). Former prosecutor apologizes to wrongfully convicted man. Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved from https://web.archive.org/web/20111220130837/http://www.statesman.com/news/local/former-prosecutor-apologizes-to-wrongfully-convicted-man-1974368.html
Texas Monthly Article:
Wise, J. (2021, July). The innocent man: Part two. Texas Monthly. Retrieved from https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/the-innocent-man-part-two/
Texas Tribune Interview:
Mendez, M. (2012, January 12). John Raley on the Michael Morton case: ‘I never wanted to be in the courtroom.’ Texas Tribune. Retrieved from https://www.texastribune.org/2012/01/12/john-raley-tt-interview/
Chronicle Blog Post (2012):
Hart, P. (2012, March 25). 60 Minutes to spotlight Morton case Sunday. Houston Chronicle. Retrieved from https://web.archive.org/web/20120325211704/http://blog.chron.com/pattihart/2012/03/60-minutes-to-spotlight-morton-case-sunday/
Statesman Article (2013):
Smith, M. (2013, February 3). Michael Morton’s lawyers aim to prove misconduct. Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved from https://archive.ph/20130203134849/http://www.statesman.com/news/local/michael-mortons-lawyers-aim-to-prove-misconduct-1903013.html?viewAsSinglePage=true
Statesman Article (2013):
Henson, C. (2013, June 30). Ken Anderson court of inquiry resumes. Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved from https://archive.ph/20130630092702/http://www.statesman.com/news/news/ken-anderson-court-of-inquiry-resumes/nXRLm/#selection-2017.1-2025.326
Texas Tribune Article (2013):
Mendez, M. (2013, April 23). Judge rules Anderson court inquiry can proceed. Texas Tribune. Retrieved from https://www.texastribune.org/2013/04/23/judge-rules-anderson-court-inquiry/
Statesman Article (2016):
Henson, C. (2016, February 5). Ken Anderson to serve 10 days in jail. Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved from https://web.archive.org/web/20160205075611/http://www.statesman.com/news/news/ken-anderson-to-serve-10-days-in-jail/nbmsH/
Statesman Article (2013):
Henson, C. (2013, December 13). Ken Anderson released from Williamson County Jail. Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved from https://web.archive.org/web/20131213213755/http://www.statesman.com/news/news/local/ken-anderson-released-from-williamson-county-jail/nbtKN/
Vote Smart Statement:
Perry, R. (2013, June 14). Gov. Perry signs Senate Bill 1611, the Michael Morton Act. Vote Smart. Retrieved from https://justfacts.votesmart.org/public-statement/783332/gov-perry-signs-senate-bill-1611-the-michael-morton-act#.WP0GpYjyvIU
CNN Article:
Smith, M. (2013, December 4). Exonerated prisoner update: Michael Morton. CNN. Retrieved from https://www.cnn.com/2013/12/04/justice/exonerated-prisoner-update-michael-morton/index.html
