Dwayne Brooks, convicted of murder in Cleveland in 1988, greets loved ones upon release from jail. Brooks maintained his innocence and has been granted a new trial. Recently-discovered police reports raised questions about the prosecution’s case. More:
Dwayne Brooks, 57, had been in prison for 35 years for an Aug. 17, 1987 shooting that left Clinton Arnold dead and two others injured.
Cuyahoga County Judge William McGinty granted Brooks a new trial after finding prosecutors withheld information from defense attorneys that denied Brooks a fair trial.Judge orders new trial for man convicted of 1987 Cleveland murder RELATED:Judge orders new trial for man convicted of 1987 Cleveland murder
In his ruling, McGinty found while the state did not disclose the information to defense attorneys, the judge did not find that prosecutors acted in bad faith. Brooks was transferred from prison to the Cuyahoga County Jail last week where he has remained until his family posted bail for his release.Editor's note: A previous version of this story incorrectly listed the year Brooks was convicted.
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