Family Sues Over 1931 Execution of Black Teen Exonerated in 2022

Alexander McClay Williams' family seeks justice for his wrongful conviction and execution, nearly a century after his death.

Williams was convicted at 16 for the murder of a white woman, based on coerced confessions and ignored evidence.
His 1931 trial lacked any forensic evidence or eyewitnesses linking him to the crime.
A 2022 investigation uncovered fabricated evidence and constitutional violations, leading to his exoneration.
The lawsuit names Delaware County and the estates of detectives and prosecutors involved in the case.
Williams' family argues that the wrongful conviction has caused enduring trauma and demands punitive damages.