The University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Conviction Integrity Clinic will present a discussion on “Unraveling Injustice: Insights from the Courtroom & the Wrongfully Convicted” Wednesday, October 8, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Detroit Mercy Law, 651 East Jefferson in Detroit.

To recognize Wrongful Conviction Day, an exoneree and the stakeholders who pursued and secured his release will provide a candid conversation.  Speaking at the event will be:

• Tony Isho, exoneree

• Retired Judge Robert Colombo Jr.

• Marvie Neubauer, attorney for Tony Isho, Neubauer Legal Services PLLC

• Valerie Newman, deputy chief & director, Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office Conviction Integrity Unit, adjunct professor & director, Detroit Mercy Law Conviction Integrity Clinic

• Beth Greenberg Morrow, director, Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office Conviction Integrity Unit, adjunct professor, Detroit Mercy Law Conviction Integrity Unit

A reception will follow the discussion. To register for the free event, visit https://law.udmercy.edu and scroll down to “events.”

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