MORE ON THE DUTY PROSECUTORS HAVE TO SEEK THE TRUTH; THE WORK OF MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING

Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality.  We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry, politicians and our educational system. We hope you will listen. Our show will open with more on the current Missouri State statue 547.031. This statute allows a prosecuting or circuit attorney, in the jurisdiction in which a person was convicted of an offense, to file a motion to vacate or set aside the judgment at any time if he or she has information that the convicted person may be innocent or may have been erroneously convicted. https://www.facebook.com/p/KC-Freedom-Project-100064698038845/ Keith Carnes was held in prison after his wrongful conviction for first-degree murder sentenced him to life without parole in 2006.  Keith Carnes steadfastly maintained that he did not commit the murder and began a series of appeals through the Missouri Courts.  He was released in 2022. https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetail.aspx?caseid=6223 In the second half of our hour, host Terri Wilke will speak with Tiffany Utech, Victim Services Specialist with Mothers Against Drunk Driving, or M.A.D.D. MADD’s mission is to end drunk and drugged driving, support the victims of these violent…