Christopher Dunn Freed After 34 Years in Prison

Curtis Lee Ervin, a 71-year-old convicted murderer on California's death row for 33 years, must either be retried or released following a federal judge's ruling due to prosecutorial misconduct in jury selection, particularly the exclusion of Black and Jewish jurors. Meanwhile, Christopher Dunn has been exonerated after spending 34 years in prison for a crime he did not commit, with his conviction overturned based on recanted testimony from two witnesses. Dunn's release was delayed by an appeal from the Missouri Attorney General, but the Missouri Supreme Court ultimately allowed his freedom after confirming no retrial was planned. Both cases highlight systemic issues within the justice system, particularly regarding race and wrongful convictions. Dunn expressed his disbelief at regaining his freedom and the challenges of reintegrating into a world he has not seen for decades. Both cases are part of a broader conversation about the need for reform in the criminal justice system regarding jury selection and wrongful convictions.