Seventeen Years Wrongfully Convicted | Topeka News

After 17 years in prison for a murder he swears he didn’t commit, Donnell Dobbs is fighting for his freedom — with mounting evidence suggesting he was framed. His conviction in 2009, based on a shaky eyewitness ID later recanted, may have been tainted by corrupt detective Roger Golubski, whose own history of misconduct and recent suicide amid a federal trial raise serious red flags. New findings point to another suspect, and prosecutors allegedly withheld critical evidence — violating due process. With the Midwest Innocence Project backing his case, Dobbs is demanding a new trial, arguing his original defense was ineffective and his life hangs 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/7fb7f075782e96f4