Mar 16, 2015
U.S. Attorney Ron Machen To Step Down
Leaving the investigation of Vince Gray to continue in someone else’s hands.
A review of old cases and subsequent recent exonerations prompted Ron Machen’s office to form the “Wrongful Convictions Unit.”
Jul 21, 2014
DNA Evidence Exonerates D.C. Man Convicted Of Murder, Rape After FBI Error 30 Years Ago
Another case connected with FBI errors.
D.C.’s recent marijuana decriminalization law would make possession of pot not punishable by more than a $25 fine, but if you get caught on federal land, it could be a different story.
23-year-old Shawn Gray pled guilty to firing on a van full of police officers back in January. He faces eight to 10 years in prison.
“What we do is simply bring cases when they are ready to go, and sometimes it is awkward, but it is the best way to do these things irrespective of what the fallout is going to be.”