Wrongfully Convicted RI Cop Urges NH to Expand Evidence Admissions

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A former Warwick, Rhode Island police officer who was wrongfully convicted of murdering a female friend said he would still be behind bars in New Hampshire because the state only allows new evidence to be brought forward for three years after a conviction.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the wrongfully convicted, even after being exonerated, as they continue to fight for justice in the legal system. It also raises questions about the fairness of time limits on admitting new evidence, which can prevent the correction of past mistakes.

The details

The former officer, whose name was not provided, was wrongly convicted of murdering a female friend in Warwick, Rhode Island. He was later exonerated, but said he would still be imprisoned in New Hampshire due to the state's three-year limit on admitting new evidence after a conviction.

• The former officer was wrongly convicted at an unspecified time in the past.
• He was later exonerated, also at an unspecified time.

What’s next

The former officer is urging New Hampshire to erase the time limit on admitting new evidence in order to prevent other wrongfully convicted individuals from remaining imprisoned.