Gregory Tucker Appeals Burglary Conviction in Michigan

Gregory Tucker, a 65-year-old Michigan inmate, successfully had his burglary conviction overturned by U.S. District Judge David Lawson after representing himself in an appeal. The case against him relied solely on DNA found on a soda bottle at the crime scene, which Tucker argued was insufficient for conviction, and the judge agreed that any inference he deposited his DNA was speculative and unsupported. Despite his victory, Tucker remains incarcerated due to a separate conviction and cannot be released until the parole board decides otherwise. Legal experts, including Anne Yantus, praised Tucker's confidence and legal skills in navigating the complex appeals process, which is notoriously difficult. Tucker expressed surprise and confusion about how his DNA ended up at the crime scene, emphasizing the common practice of bottles being moved around. The Michigan Attorney General's office is expected to appeal the ruling in Tucker's case.