A New York court set aside 46 convictions after detective James Donovan's perjury, aiming to protect public confidence in the justice system.
District Attorney Melinda Katz stated: 'We cannot stand behind a conviction where the essential witness was a law enforcement officer convicted of a crime.'
The Conviction Integrity Unit, established in 2020, has set aside 148 convictions, including the latest 46 affected by the perjured detective's testimony.
Detective James Donovan's perjury case came to light after testifying about a gun discovery during an arrest in 2021, leading to the review of his previous cases.
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