When Innocence Isn’t Enough

Join us for an engaging panel discussion on wrongful convictions in Missouri, examining the critical role incentivized witnesses play in these injustices and the ongoing fight for victims’ exoneration. The panel will also discuss the status of SB1271, which seeks to reform the use of incentivized witnesses in the criminal court system.

Moderated by ML Smith, Founder, Missouri Justice Coalition

 Panelists:

  • David C. Mason, 22nd Judicial Circuit
  • Kevin W. McClain, Founder & President, McClain Private Investigations
  • Barry Scheck, Attorney, National Innocence Project
  • Vanessa Potnik, Attorney, National Innocence Project
  • Tricia Rojo Bushnell, Executive Director, Midwest Innocence Project; Instructor, WashU Law Wrongful Conviction Clinic
  • Megan Crane, Co-director, MacArthur Justice Center; Instructor, WashU Law Wrongful Conviction Clinic
  • Elizabeth Ramsey, Attorney, Law Office of Robert Brooks Ramsey

This event is eligible for 1.5 MO MCLE hours. To RSVP, please fill out the attendance form here.