Detroit residents are calling for a meeting with Mayor Mike Duggan following revelations that critical prosecutorial files spanning decades have been destroyed.
Residents are outraged, as Mayor Duggan’s office denies any wrongdoing. However, the Detroit Metro Times reports that growing evidence suggests a deliberate effort to deflect blame and downplay the fallout from allegations that his office oversaw the destruction of critical prosecutorial files during his time as Wayne County prosecutor.
Frustration has mounted over accusations that Duggan, who served as prosecutor from 2001 to 2004, oversaw the destruction of records now considered vital by families of incarcerated individuals seeking to prove their innocence. These families now demand a meeting with Duggan to address the controversy, as many cannot access crucial documentation for their cases.
Mark Craighead, who was exonerated after spending years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, is among those calling for a meeting. As one of the most vocal advocates for transparency, he is outraged by Duggan’s recent denials.