Missouri AG Faces Backlash Over Efforts to Block Innocence Hearings

Attorney General Andrew Bailey's attempts to prevent hearings for death row inmates claiming innocence draw criticism from exonerees and legal advocates.

• Marcellus Williams, scheduled for execution, awaits an August 21 hearing to determine his innocence based on new DNA evidence.
• Bailey has opposed similar cases, including recent exonerations of Christopher Dunn and Sandra Hemme.
• Legal experts argue that Bailey's actions undermine Missouri law allowing prosecutors to vacate wrongful convictions.
• Exonerees and advocacy groups call Bailey's stance a 'win-at-all-costs' mentality detrimental to justice.
• Bailey's actions are seen as politically motivated ahead of a tough GOP primary race.

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