The Brief
- Georgetown students in a program called “Making an Exoneree” are working to prove that Markale Lundy, convicted of attempted murder, is innocent.
- They argue the case is flawed, citing changing witness accounts and alleged mishandling and misrepresentation of DNA evidence.
- Students say new cell phone data places Lundy miles away from the crime, and they aim to use the findings to help overturn his conviction.
RICHMOND, Va. – A group of students at Georgetown University is taking on a case they believe represents a serious miscarriage of justice — arguing that a man convicted of attempted murder is innocent, and that they have the evidence to prove it.
Dig deeper:
There’s a class at Georgetown with zero readings, papers, or exams. It’s highly competitive, worth five credits, and far from easy. Instead of traditional coursework, students in the program — informally known as “Making an Exoneree” (MAE) — work on real cases, trying to free people they believe were wrongfully convicted.…