Did former Assistant Jackson County Prosecutor Amy McGowan frame former Kansas City resident Keith Carnes for murder? Credible evidence presented in open court over the years seemingly supports Carnes’ claims that she did — an assertion McGowan must answer to in federal court without the immunity protection typically afforded to prosecutors.
Both The Kansas City Star Editorial Board and I called for new trials following the questionable prosecution and conviction of Carnes in 2006. He was released in 2022, but still wants McGowan held accountable for violating his due process rights. It’s time McGowan and others account for their behavior in open court…