Official Misconduct

Definition

Police, prosecutors, or other government officials significantly abused their authority or the judicial process in a manner that contributed to the exoneree’s conviction.

Case Examples

• Michael Evans
• Gary Gauger
• Jacques Rivera
• Gordon Randy Steidl
• Burge Torture Cases

Remedies

Police and prosecutors need to be trained to avoid using improper techniques; in addition, these officials need to be held accountable for using improper techniques.