Brittany Wilson’s Case and the Court Backlog | St. Louis News

Brittany Wilson’s shocking 2021 murder charge—where she claims self-defense after her boyfriend’s death—exposes a broken justice system drowning in backlog, leaving thousands, including Wilson, trapped in jail for years while awaiting trial. Her mother, veteran victim advocate Jessica Hooks, battles tirelessly against a system that fails to deliver timely justice, as Wilson’s legal team fights to prove her innocence, all while she remains behind bars with her future hanging in the balance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ad9b78f7ced48634