The chief executive of the CCRC, Karen Kneller, resigned after significant failings in the case of Andrew Malkinson, who spent 17 years wrongfully imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. His exoneration in July 2023 came after crucial DNA tests were conducted, revealing flaws in the CCRC's handling of the case. A report indicated that Malkinson could have been cleared nearly a decade earlier. The CCRC is now reviewing thousands of cases due to mishandling, and Malkinson faced serious challenges upon his release, including financial instability and mental health issues.
Malkinson spent 17 years in prison for a rape he did not commit, cleared in July 2023 after crucial DNA testing was conducted by his legal team and later validated by the CCRC.
A report on the CCRC revealed that Andrew Malkinson could have been exonerated nearly a decade earlier due to a series of failings in the review process.
Following Malkinson's case, thousands of cases are now under review due to the significant mishandling by the CCRC. Karen Kneller resigned after being criticized for unpersuasive evidence provided to a parliamentary committee.
Malkinson, after his release, faced severe challenges, including poverty, homelessness, and a desperate need for mental health support, highlighting the devastating effects of wrongful imprisonment.
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