Manitoba man’s murder convictions quashed after decades behind bars

Monday, June 2, 2025, 9:20 pm

A Manitoba man, imprisoned for over twenty years on murder charges, has finally seen his convictions quashed in a stunning judicial reversal. The verdict rekindles debate over delayed justice while exposing the labyrinthine nature of wrongful incarceration, leaving both advocates and critics raising a skeptical eyebrow.

globalnews.ca / Man exonerated after Manitoba court quashes murder convictions

A Manitoba man who spent more than two decades in prison has had his three murder convictions quashed and the charges stayed.

thestar.com / Man exonerated after Manitoba court quashes murder convictions

WINNIPEG - A Manitoba man who spent more than two decades in prison has had his three murder convictions quashed and the charges stayed.

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