Archive · 20 May 2025

Supreme Court Frees Man Wrongfully Convicted of Murder

Supreme Court Frees Man Wrongfully Convicted of Murder

A man wrongly convicted of raping and murdering a four-year-old girl has been freed by the Supreme Court after 12 years in prison.

The court found the investigation was poorly done, and there wasn't enough evidence to prove he committed the crime.

The court criticized the trial court and high court for convicting the man, despite the lack of reliable evidence.

The DNA evidence was inconclusive, and the only evidence was that his shoes had soil from the area where the girl was found.

The court ordered his immediate release, highlighting flaws in the investigation and a rush to judgment.

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