The latest episode of WGVU's Mutually Inclusive takes an in-depth look at Kenneth Nixon's powerful story and the transformative work of the Cooley Law School Innocence Project.
On Feb. 18, 2021, Wayne County Judge Bruce Morrow set aside the conviction of Mr. Kenneth Nixon, who was wrongfully convicted of murder, attempted murder and arson in 2005. “Mr. Nixon has worked tirelessly over the last 15 years to regain his freedom. Thanks to Mr. Nixon’s persistence and the collaboration between the Cooley Innocence Project and the Wayne County Conviction Integrity Unit, Mr. Nixon will finally be reunited with his loved ones,” said his attorney, David Williams. Assistant Prosecutor Valerie Newman, Director of the Wayne County Prosecutor Office’s Conviction Integrity Unit, moved to have Nixon’s conviction vacated and requested dismissal of all charges. Nixon is represented by the Cooley Law School Innocence Project. Read Kenneth Nixon's story.
The Cooley Innocence Project is the only post-conviction DNA innocence organization in the state of Michigan. Since its inception, the office has screened over 6,000 cases and is responsible for the exoneration of nine individuals.
Watch "The Innocence Project: One Man's Story Beyond the Bars" on PBS.org.