McGee Review Finds No Wrong Convictions

Ramsey County’s sweeping review of seven murder convictions tied to former medical examiner Dr. Michael McGee found no grounds to overturn any of them—despite his methods sparking controversy. Triggered by a federal judge’s criticism of McGee’s testimony in a high-profile case, the review, costing nearly $400,000, examined cases involving young victims and even included a guilty plea with already served time. Though the county attorney admitted potential bias from his time in office, experts concluded McGee’s conclusions were sound in these cases. The review led to new policies, including mandatory second opinions in infant deaths, and underscored the need for better prosecutor training on forensic limitations—a reminder that even pioneers in forensics must adapt to evolving science and scrutiny. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/701e1c7b47b3c645