Author Archives: Diane Bukowski

Virus has re-emerged in 9 Michigan prisons, likely due to Delta variant “All 5  of the top 5 clusters of COVID-19 infections” in the U.S. are in prisons COVID-19 can cause 200 symptoms in ten different bodily organs; many linger … Continue reading →

Prosecutors work to overturn wrongful convictions from their own office (nbcnews.com) After 26 years in prison, new Missouri law could help man fighting for freedom (nbcnews.com) Editorial By Diane Bukowski August 11, 2021 DETROIT–NBC Nightly News featured an interview with … Continue reading →

“I am truly blessed to have been raised by two of the most loving, caring and dedicated parents any child could have–my parents Ronnie and Darleen Hereford” — Reinaldo Hereford An ironworker for decades, Ronnie met with Detroit Mayor Coleman … Continue reading →

Ahmed: “Where are the consequences” for Sgt. Ernest Wilson, who framed him and has been named in multiple lawsuits over the years  “There are dozens and dozens of other innocents still in prison.” –Ahmed Atty. Wolfgang Mueller calls for speedy … Continue reading →

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. In video, exoneree Larry Smith (l) and Searcy’s … Continue reading →

Former juvenile lifer Edward Sanders starts work for Washtenaw County’s Conviction Integrity & Expungement Unit Sanders spent 42 yrs. in prison as a juvenile lifer, released in 2017 Studied law, ran legal classes, helped others as paralegal in MDOC, now … Continue reading →

______________ Video above The brief video above was part of a story on a non-profit’s assistance to returning citizens. The story says Berry had no resources on his release. Berry convicted due to “mere presence” at scene of killing, agreed … Continue reading →

UPDATE JUNE 21, 2021 Darrell Ewing/Derrico Searcy case: Wayne Co. Prosecutor Kym Worthy, AP Kam Towns still stall compliance with orders by 8 judges for new trial. Hearing to continue Thurs. July 29, 2021 at 9 a.m. Detroit–Wayne Co. 3rd … Continue reading →

Brothers Vargas and Marco Johnson say Inkster Police Det. Gregory Hill, involved in the 2002 wrongful convictions of  George Clark and Kevin Harrington (video above) elicited false witness statements in their case. “Every case these officers was involved in needs … Continue reading →

“The struggle is not over: I’m still going to pursue my innocence.” -Ray Gray Four-time Golden Gloves champ convicted of  1973 murder of Ruben Bryant at age 21, despite eyewitness and alibi testimony, lack of physical evidence “He is innocent!”–Private … Continue reading →