Supreme Court Acquits Cold Case Suspects | Wellington News

After nearly 35 years, the Supreme Court has overturned the convictions of two men in the infamous Red Fox Tavern murder case, ruling there was insufficient evidence to place them at the scene. James Henry Wilson, once president of the Filthy Few gang and convicted of murder and armed robbery, was among those acquitted — his name revealed only after the court lifted name suppression. Charged in 2017 and convicted in 2021, both men received life sentences before their appeal was heard in July 2024. The court found the prosecution’s case weak, noting the shotgun used in the crime wasn’t rare for the era and that other suspects couldn’t be ruled out. While investigators now review the decision, officials acknowledge the case’s gravity and the years of dedication by law enforcement — while also recognizing the profound pain this ruling brings to the victim’s loved ones. 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/31889338a925e43b