I have a lot more to say and a mountain of evidence to support my innocence and prove that I was railroaded by law enforcement. I can prove detectives lying under oath, prosecutor hiding evidence that proves my innocence, and a DNA expert for the state lying about her findings.
— Q.J.

Location
Branch County, MI

Crime of Conviction
Criminal sexual conduct, conspiracy to commit first degree murder, first degree murder, felony murder

Year of Conviction
2018

Q.J. was convicted of criminal sexual conduct, conspiracy to commit murder, first degree murder, and felony murder in 2018 in connection with the death of a young woman. He writes that he had a full alibi, confirmed by witnesses, but was nevertheless "railroaded" by police and prosecutors in order to secure a conviction. He writes that prosecutors, police, and an expert witness for the state engaged in misconduct throughout the investigation and trial. Q.J. maintains that he was wrongfully convicted and is actually innocent.


Procedural issues

Wrongful Conviction, Actual Innocence, Brady Violation

Counsel

No

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