An 83-year-old Cleveland man, who spent 45 years in prison for a slaying he didn’t commit, has sued the city and 10 of its police officers, accusing detectives of withholding evidence that led to his wrongful conviction in the death of his wife.
CLEVELAND, Ohio – A Cleveland man, who spent 45 years in prison for a slaying he didn’t commit, has sued the city and 10 of its police officers, accusing detectives of withholding evidence that led to his wrongful conviction in the death of his wife.
Attorneys for Isaiah Andrews, 83, filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Cleveland on Monday, alleging officers violated his civil rights by offering false testimony, fabricating evidence and failing to turn over notes and reports that would have helped his attorneys prove his innocence. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.
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