Christopher Dunn Freed After 34 Years as Missouri Supreme Court Overturns Conviction
Dunn's release follows a judge's ruling of 'actual innocence' and the dismissal of charges by St. Louis prosecutors.
- Christopher Dunn was imprisoned for 34 years for a 1990 murder he did not commit.
- A judge ruled Dunn 'actually innocent' based on new evidence and recanted witness testimonies.
- Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey opposed Dunn's release, leading to appeals and delays.
- The Missouri Supreme Court's decision and St. Louis Circuit Attorney's dismissal of charges secured Dunn's freedom.
- The case has sparked discussions on wrongful convictions and the role of political and racial factors in the justice system.