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·    https://www.sasktoday.ca/crime-cops-court/david-and-joyce-milgaards-law-a-long-journey-to-justice-6571475

·    https://www.innocencecanada.com/about-us/

·    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_J3Fx-2OtpI

·    https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/david-milgaard-case#:~:text=Milgaard%20was%20charged%20with%20first,convicted%20on%2031%20January%201970

https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/will-you-stop-typing-five-decades-after-being-wrongly-convicted-milgaard-reflects-on-the-idea-of-canadian-justice-1.4791067

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Who: David Milgaard

Summary:·      Eyewitness Misidentification: The primary eyewitness in Milgaard's case later recanted her testimony, citing police pressure to identify him as the perpetrator.

·      Flawed Forensic Evidence: Lack of DNA testing at the time of Milgaard's trial prevented the identification of the true perpetrator.

·      Official Misconduct: Police misconduct, including suppression of exculpatory evidence and manipulation of witness testimony, contributed to Milgaard's wrongful conviction.

·      Compensation: David Milgaard was awarded $10 million CAD in compensation for his wrongful conviction and imprisonment.

·     Opinion on Compensation: Wrongly convicted individuals should be compensated for the injustices they have endured. A satisfactory award should not only provide financial restitution but also acknowledge the loss of liberty and dignity suffered by the individual.

·     Surprising Discoveries: I was surprised by the extent of official misconduct and systemic failures that contributed to David Milgaard's wrongful conviction. Additionally, I was struck by the resilience and determination demonstrated by Milgaard throughout his decades-long fight for justice.

·     Memorable Insights: This research has underscored the importance of safeguarding against wrongful convictions and the need for ongoing reform within the criminal justice system.

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The story outlines David Milgaard's journey from wrongful conviction to exoneration and his subsequent advocacy for justice reform. Milgaard spent 23 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit before being freed and exonerated. Following his release, he became a prominent advocate for the wrongfully convicted, speaking at universities and pushing for legal reforms. Despite enduring unimaginable hardships, including three suicide attempts and being shot while fleeing from police during an escape attempt, Milgaard found solace in helping others and advocating for systemic change. His legacy includes significant contributions to Canada's justice system, highlighted by his pivotal role in inspiring legal reforms and his profound impact on his children. Milgaard's advocacy efforts and commitment to social justice continue to resonate, even after his passing in 2022.

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The image features the logo of Innocence Canada, an organization committed to exonerating individuals who have been wrongfully convicted and advocating for systemic reforms within the criminal justice system. The organization works to identify cases of wrongful conviction through thorough investigation and legal advocacy, aiming to ensure that innocent individuals are freed and justice is served. Additionally, Innocence Canada seeks to address underlying issues within the legal system that contribute to wrongful convictions, such as flawed forensic evidence, eyewitness misidentification, inadequate legal representation, and prosecutorial misconduct. Overall, the organization plays a crucial role in promoting fairness, integrity, and accountability within Canada's criminal justice system.

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In 1992, the Supreme Court of Canada reviewed David Milgaard's case but ruled that the government of Saskatchewan should set aside the conviction. However, Saskatchewan refused and instead issued a stay of his charge, which is not the same as a declaration of innocence. Milgaard and his mother, Joyce Milgaard, were unsatisfied with this outcome and continued pressing the case.

On July 18, 1997, a DNA test conducted in England showed that the semen samples on Gail Miller’s clothing did not match Milgaard's, effectively clearing him of the crime. A week later, serial rapist Larry Fisher was arrested and charged with the 1969 rape and murder. It was later revealed that during the time Milgaard was serving his sentence, Fisher had committed at least 23 other violent sexual assaults.

Only after the DNA exoneration did the Saskatchewan government apologize to Milgaard, reaching a $10 million settlement with him in 1999. Following his release from prison and the clearing of his conviction, Milgaard traveled extensively but faced financial difficulties after the dot-com bubble burst in 2000.

Today, Milgaard lives in Cochrane with his children and receives numerous letters from current prisoners seeking help with their release bids. He believes that maintaining innocence over many years is a strong indicator of wrongful conviction, and despite advancements in forensic science, wrongful convictions continue to occur regularly.

In light of these issues, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made dealing with wrongful convictions a top priority for federal justice minister David Lametti. Milgaard was appointed to a federal Independent Review Board Working Group to examine the best way to review claims of wrongful conviction. He remains hopeful but skeptical about meaningful change, emphasizing the importance of getting justice right within the criminal justice system.

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David Milgaard, who spent more than two decades in prison for a murder he did not commit, dies at 69
 David Milgaard, a prominent justice advocate who spent 23 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit, passed away at the age of 69 in a Calgary hospital due to pneumonia. Milgaard's wrongful conviction in 1969 for the rape and murder of nursing assistant Gail Miller led to one of Canada's most egregious cases of miscarriage of justice. Despite his release in 1992 and subsequent exoneration through DNA evidence in 1997, Milgaard remained dedicated to supporting other wrongfully convicted individuals and pushing for reforms in the justice system.

Milgaard's tireless advocacy, along with organizations like Innocence Canada, helped shed light on the flaws in the criminal justice system and the need for measures to prevent wrongful convictions. He believed in taking action to rectify injustices and lobbied for the establishment of an independent commission to review wrongful conviction cases. His legacy includes inspiring changes in the legal system and providing hope for others who have been wrongly convicted.

Milgaard's passing is mourned by those who worked closely with him, including lawyers and advocates who continue to fight for justice. Despite the challenges he faced and the suffering he endured, Milgaard maintained a positive spirit and left behind a legacy of resilience and fortitude.

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Article 3: The Globe and Mail - The Legacy of David Milgaard's Case:

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Justice advocate David Milgaard, who spent 23 years in prison for a 1969 murder he didn't commit in one of Canada's most egregious wrongful convictions, died in a Calgary hospital early Sunday morning. He was 69.

Mr. Milgaard, who became a passionate defender of the wrongfully convicted, was admitted to hospital on Saturday after he fell ill. His sister, Susan Milgaard, confirmed that he died early Sunday morning of pneumonia, and that he did not have COVID-19. His family declined to comment further.

By using his name to keep wrongful convictions in the public eye, Mr. Milgaard "really advanced the cause of justice in this country," said Ron Dalton, president of Innocence Canada. "He really moved the needle, he made a difference."

In May, 1969, Mr. Milgaard was arrested at the age of 16 for the homicide of nursing assistant Gail Miller, who was sexually assaulted and killed on her way to work in Saskatoon and left in a snowbank. At the time, Mr. Milgaard was a free-spirited hippie who had been travelling through the city with friends. He was convicted of the crime in 1970, at the age of 17, but he maintained that he was innocent.

It wasn't until 1992, after his mother, Joyce Milgaard, spent decades working relentlessly to win his freedom, that he was released from prison on parole. New evidence she assembled pointed to a different suspect - serial rapist Larry Fisher, who was renting a basement apartment from one of Mr. Milgaard's friends when the homicide was committed in 1969.

Subsequent DNA tests formally exonerated Mr. Milgaard in 1997 and proved that Mr. Fisher killed Ms. Miller.

After his release from prison, Mr. Milgaard became a determined supporter of other wrongfully convicted people, even though he found it intensely difficult to revisit his own experiences. At speaking events, he was known to warn audiences that if such an injustice could happen to him, it could just as easily happen to them.

He felt compelled to try to reverse other wrongful convictions, and to push for changes to aspects of the justice system that made it vulnerable to harmful errors. And he was animated by a maxim that he said his mother taught him: "You can't do nothing, when you can do something."

"Gradually, over time, that became his preoccupation," said David Asper, a lawyer who worked to secure Mr. Milgaard's 1992 release. "This was what drove him: He said this should never happen to anybody else."

One of the changes he believed was needed most was to create an independent commission to review wrongful-conviction applications. Former justice minister Irwin Cotler said Mr. Milgaard had a major impact on his decision as minister to recommend that such a panel be established, and though it has not yet been created, Mr. Cotler is hopeful the Trudeau government will do so.

"His legacy is that he shone a looking glass on wrongful convictions, on injustice in the criminal-justice system, and in that looking glass, he described really the inhumanity of wrongful convictions, the suffering even after you're released," said Mr. Cotler, who was justice minister from 2003 to 2006.

Mr. Milgaard's lobbying as part of a five-person group, including Mr. Dalton and lawyer James Lockyer, helped spur federal consultations last fall, which culminated in a report submitted to Justice Minister David Lametti in November.

Mr. Lockyer, who worked closely with Mr. Milgaard, including on the effort to prove his innocence with DNA testing, said in an interview that he hopes "the legacy for David's death is we set up that commission, we set it up now. I'm going to be pushing the minister to do that. Let's have a testament to David's death."

In a statement, Mr. Lametti said: "David Milgaard was a tireless advocate for the wrongfully convicted, who desired to see the system change after being wrongfully convicted himself. I am deeply saddened to know that he will not live to see this happen. May we continue this incredibly important work in his memory."

Mr. Lockyer learned of Mr. Milgaard's death on Sunday, just after Mr. Lockyer finished a visit at a prison in New Westminster, B.C., with Nerissa Quewezance, who was convicted with her older sister Odelia of a 1994 murder. Mr. Lockyer and other advocates are working to overturn the Quewezances's convictions in that case, which Mr. Milgaard referred to him. "He did it all the time," Mr. Lockyer said. "It's a testament to him that I'm here."

"He was a man with a massive heart," Mr. Lockyer added. "He didn't talk much about his own case, his own experiences. ... He preferred to talk about how his own experiences, which he wouldn't describe, could be used to improve our society and improve the lives of people."

Though Mr. Milgaard lived with anger and frustration over what happened to him, he maintained a bit of that joie de vivre in him" that he had before his arrest, said Mr. Dalton of Innocence Canada. When the two men went on a retreat near Algonquin Park a few years ago, Mr. Milgaard jumped out of the van as soon as they arrived at a rented log cabin, ran down to a dock jutting out into a lake and jumped into the water, "clothes and all," Mr. Dalton said. "He had a bit of a child-like quality about him."

On June 8, Mr. Milgaard and Mr. Asper were scheduled to receive honorary degrees from the University of Manitoba together, recognizing their work more than 50 years after Mr. Milgaard was wrongfully jailed.

"Through the worst thing that life can throw at you, through it all, he maintained a good soul, a good heart, and displayed a level of fortitude that inspires me," Mr. Asper said.
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David Milgaard, who became a relentless advocate for the wrongfully convicted, was admitted to hospital in Calgary on Saturday after he fell ill. He died early Sunday of pneumonia

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David Milgaard Case   David Milgaard, a 16-year-old teenager, was wrongly convicted of the rape and murder of Saskatoon nurse Gail Miller in 1969, becoming one of Canada's most infamous cases of wrongful conviction. Despite strong alibis provided by his companions initially, Ron Wilson and Nichol John, they later changed their statements under police pressure, implicating Milgaard in the crime. Milgaard was convicted of first-degree murder in 1970 and sentenced to life in prison.

Throughout his incarceration, Milgaard's mother, Joyce Milgaard, tirelessly campaigned for his innocence, confronting authorities and pressing for justice. Despite initial setbacks, including a Supreme Court decision that upheld his conviction, new evidence emerged, including a confession by known sex offender Larry Fisher and DNA testing that excluded Milgaard. In 1992, the Supreme Court recommended a new trial for Milgaard, but the Saskatchewan government entered a stay of proceedings, leading to his immediate release.

Following his exoneration, Milgaard became an advocate for prison reform and the rights of the accused. He worked with organizations to investigate cases of alleged wrongful conviction. Despite receiving a $10 million settlement from the Saskatchewan government and an official apology, Milgaard filed a lawsuit alleging wrongdoing and a cover-up by justice officials and police.

In 1999, Larry Fisher was convicted of Gail Miller's murder based on DNA evidence, confirming Milgaard's innocence. Milgaard's case led to a public inquiry in 2004, which highlighted police misconduct and pressure on witnesses. Milgaard suffered psychological stress during his 23 years of wrongful imprisonment, but he persevered, advocating for justice. He passed away in 2022 at the age of 69, leaving a legacy of activism and resilience.

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Miller Murder and Investigation

Gail Miller was raped, stabbed to death, and left in a snowbank at approximately 6:45 a.m. on 31 January 1969. Her body was discovered two hours later. Police quickly sought out known sex offenders in the area to question them, but could find no obvious leads.

That same morning, David Milgaard (born 7 July 1952 in Winnipeg) - accompanied by two friends, Ron Wilson and Nichol John - had arrived in Saskatoon en route from Regina to Calgary. The trio stopped at the home of a mutual friend, Albert "Shorty" Cadrain, around 9:30 a.m., to pick him up and continue their journey.

A month after the murder, Cadrain contacted police to report that Milgaard had acted suspiciously during the drive to Calgary. He also said that Milgaard appeared to have blood stains on his clothing that day. Within 24 hours, police located Milgaard in Winnipeg and questioned him. Milgaard denied any involvement in the murder.

Investigators then located Milgaard's two other travelling companions, Nichol John and Ron Wilson. Their initial police statements provided a strong alibi for Milgaard; both said that they had been with him throughout the morning of the attack on Miller and that Milgaard had had nothing to do with it.

Milgaard Convicted

In May, however, investigators began hearing reports that Milgaard had entertained friends in a Regina hotel room by re-enacting the Miller murder. The police decided that John and Wilson had lied in their initial statements and brought them in to be re-interviewed. This time, the youths changed their statements, implicating Milgaard in the murder. John went so far as to state that she had even witnessed Milgaard stab the victim.

Milgaard was charged with first-degree murder on 30 May 1969. His trial commenced before a judge and jury nine months later. After the Crown had presented its case, Milgaard's lawyer elected to call no evidence. Milgaard was convicted on 31 January 1970. He was sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole for at least 10 years. Two years later, the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal dismissed his appeal.

Joyce Milgaard's Campaign

Throughout Milgaard's incarceration, his mother, Joyce Milgaard, worked tirelessly to bring attention to what she was convinced was her son's wrongful conviction. With an unerring nose for news and a fat Rolodex of media contacts, Joyce Milgaard supplied journalists with a stream of angles over the years to keep her son's story alive and exert pressure on authorities. At one stage in her crusade, she confronted federal justice minister Kim Campbell as television cameras rolled. She also threatened to camp on the lawn of the Saskatchewan legislature.

In December 1988, David Milgaard applied for a federal review of his case under section 690 of the Criminal Code. The provision permits the minister of justice, after considering fresh evidence, to ask a senior appeal court to review a conviction or to hold a new trial. In February 1991, Justice Minister Campbell dismissed the application. Six months later, a second application - this one focusing attention on the potential guilt of Larry Fisher, a known offender - was accepted by Campbell. In a highly unusual development, the federal government referred the Milgaard application straight to the Supreme Court of Canada, the highest court in the country.

Supreme Court

The fresh evidence assembled on Milgaard's behalf included a recantation by witness Ron Wilson. Wilson said that he had been coming down from a drug high at the time of his second police interview; he thought the police would release him to the street where he could obtain more drugs if he gave them what they wanted.

Another key piece of fresh evidence involved a 1970 confession by a local sex offender, Larry Fisher. Fisher had admitted to committing six sexual assaults, including four in the same area of Saskatoon where Gail Miller was killed, raising the very real possibility that she was another of his victims.

The Supreme Court heard the fresh evidence in 1992. It issued a recommendation to the department of justice that Milgaard's conviction be quashed and a new trial held. However, this decision disappointed Milgaard and his supporters, because the court concluded that his trial had been fair and was not marred by police wrongdoing.

Milgaard Freed

The federal government adhered to the court's recommendation. However, two days later, the attorney general of Saskatchewan decided to enter a stay of proceedings (a halt in the legal process) instead of retrying the case. That meant Milgaard would be freed immediately. Still, he was unsatisfied because the outcome would also make it difficult for him to obtain financial compensation. The province also angered Milgaard's supporters by refusing to call an inquiry, to probe what had gone wrong in his case.

Milgaard's Lawsuit

In 1993, David Milgaard filed a lawsuit against Saskatchewan justice officials and police alleging rampant wrongdoing and a cover-up. The legal proceeding moved at a glacial pace, prompting Milgaard to contact James Lockyer, a lawyer with the Association in Defence of the Wrongly Convicted (AIDWYC), in 1996. It was known that semen samples had been found on Miller's clothing and retained by the Crown. AIDWYC pressed for them to be tested for DNA in hopes of definitively clearing Milgaard's name.

It took years of legal wrangling for Lockyer to obtain the samples and arrange for them to be tested at a lab in the United Kingdom. The results ultimately excluded Milgaard as the man who had murdered Miller. Instead, the DNA results pointed directly toward Larry Fisher as the perpetrator.

AIDWYC Investigation

Through its own investigation, AIDWYC learned that in 1970, Fisher had been well known to police. Furthermore, at the time of the Miller murder, he was renting a basement apartment in the same home where Albert Cadrain lived.

Lockyer and AIDWYC also learned of Fisher's 1970 confession to several rapes in the Saskatoon area, for which he had served a 10-year prison sentence. Released in 1980, Fisher had been arrested within weeks for a new sexual assault, which led to him being sentenced to another 10-year term.

With new rules governing disclosure of evidence having come into effect across the country, Milgaard's defence team were also able to obtain documents showing that in August 1980, Fisher's ex-wife Linda had contacted Saskatoon police to say that she suspected he had murdered Gail Miller. On the day of the Miller murder, Linda Fisher said, a paring knife had gone missing from their kitchen. She told police that her ex-husband also appeared shocked and flustered when she confronted him that day to accuse him of committing the attack.

Larry Fisher Conviction

When Linda Fisher contacted police, Milgaard was locked in prison for the crime. Police never followed up on the tip. Fisher was arrested on 25 July 1997. With DNA evidence linking him to the victim, he was convicted in 1999 of murdering Gail Miller. He was sentenced to life in prison and died in 2015 at the age of 65.

Compensation and Inquiry

Meanwhile, a public and media furor had continued to swirl around the Milgaard case. Under intense pressure, the Saskatchewan government appointed retired Quebec Superior Court justice Alan Gold to negotiate a compensation package for Milgaard. His recommendation of a $10-million settlement was accepted by the government in May 1999.

In 2004, the province also succumbed to demands for an inquiry, appointing Justice Edward P. MacCallum of the Alberta Court of Queen's Bench to preside over it. MacCallum released a series of recommendations and findings in 2008, many of them relating to the retention and disclosure of evidence. In a key conclusion, he found that a Saskatoon police polygrapher who had re-interviewed John and Wilson for a lie detector test, had exerted unacceptable pressure on them, causing them to change their stories and effectively seal Milgaard's fate with false testimony. The Saskatoon Police Service officially apologized to Milgaard in December 2006.

Personal Life and Later Years

During his 23 years behind bars, Milgaard suffered enormous psychological stress. He was physically and sexually assaulted on numerous occasions and attempted suicide several times. In the years following his exoneration, he spoke freely about his suffering. He became an advocate for prison reform and the rights of the accused. He worked with the federal department of justice to establish a commission to investigate cases of alleged wrongful conviction.

Milgaard married and had two children. He and his family lived in Cochrane, Alberta. Joyce Milgaard died in a Winnipeg care home in 2020 at age 89. David Milgaard died of pneumonia at a Calgary hospital on 15 May 2022 at the age of 69. Following his death, psychologist Dr. Patrick Baillie, who testified at Milgaard's wrongful conviction inquiry in 2006, told CBC News that Milgaard "wanted to live life to the fullest with the time that was available to him and not carry a grudge. His life was always defined by something he didn't do and he wanted the opportunity to define his life on the basis of the things that were important to him." Lawyer Greg Rodin, who became a friend of Milgaard's, called him a "loving, caring and gentle person."

In Popular Culture

Carl Karp and Cecil Rosner's When Justice Fails: The David Milgaard Story, was published in 1991. In 1992, Global TV broadcast the documentary The David Milgaard Story, directed by Vic Sarin. Tragically Hip singer-songwriter Gord Downie wrote that "Wheat Kings," from the album Fully Completely (1992), is "about David Milgaard and his faith in himself. And about his mother, Joyce, and her absolute faith in her son's innocence."

The TV movie Hard Time: The David Milgaard Story, starring Ian Tracey as David and Gabrielle Rose as Joyce, aired in 1999 and won six Gemini Awards, including Best TV Movie or Dramatic Mini-Series. Joyce Milgaard's A Mother's Story: My Battle to Free Davied Milgaard, co-written with Peter Edwards, was also published in 1999. Comics artist David Collier told David Milgaard's story in the graphic novel Surviving Saskatoon (2000).

See also Wrongful Convictions.

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David Milgaard - Innocence CanadaThe case of David Milgaard highlights a grave miscarriage of justice that occurred in Canada in 1969. Milgaard, along with his friends Ron Wilson and Nichol John, embarked on a road trip from Regina to Vancouver. Unbeknownst to them, the man renting their friend Albert Cadrain's basement apartment, Larry Fisher, was a serial rapist and murderer. Despite lacking evidence, particularly against Milgaard, the police relied heavily on coerced testimonies and false confessions to charge Milgaard with the rape and murder of Gail Miller, a crime actually committed by Fisher.

Milgaard endured a lengthy trial and appeals process, during which his innocence became increasingly evident. Despite his conviction, Milgaard's mother, Joyce, tirelessly fought for justice, eventually leading to Milgaard's release after 23 years in prison. DNA evidence later confirmed Fisher as the true perpetrator.

A public inquiry into Milgaard's wrongful conviction revealed various factors contributing to the injustice, including improper questioning of witnesses by the police, particularly through coercive interrogation tactics. Additionally, authorities failed to adequately investigate reports implicating Fisher in the crime.

Milgaard's exoneration brought to light the necessity for reforms in criminal justice procedures to prevent similar wrongful convictions in the future. Despite his release, Milgaard endured significant physical and psychological trauma from his wrongful imprisonment, underscoring the profound impact of such injustices on individuals and their families.

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I spent 23 years in prison for a crime I did not commit. The Association in Defence of the Wrongly Convicted (AIDWYC) [now Innocence Canada] helped exonerate me. AIDWYC needs your help to free other innocent people.

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A Moment in Crime episode 9: The wrongful conviction of David Milgaard

The podcast episode discusses a notorious crime story from January 31st, 1969, in Saskatoon, involving the rape and murder of Gail Miller. David Milgard, then 16 years old, was implicated in the crime based on questionable witness statements, despite initially having an alibi provided by his friends. Milgard was convicted and sentenced to life in prison in 1970, largely due to incriminating statements from his companions. His mother, Joyce Milgard, became his staunch advocate, tirelessly lobbying for his innocence. In 1990, key witnesses began to retract their testimony, and a new suspect emerged. This case bears resemblance to popular true-crime documentaries like "Making a Murderer" and "The Staircase."

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Justice minister outlines David and Joyce Milgaard’s Law on miscarriage of justice reviewsThe speech acknowledges the traditional territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe Nation and introduces Susan Milgard, sister of David Milgard, and James Locker, David Milgard's attorney. It recounts David Milgard's wrongful conviction and his mother Joyce's relentless advocacy for his release. The bill C-40, named after David and Joyce Milgard, seeks to address issues in the criminal justice system related to wrongful convictions. It aims to improve accessibility to justice for marginalized groups, streamline the review process, and establish an independent commission to oversee reviews. The commission would also provide support and resources for applicants, particularly those with limited means, and ensure diversity among its appointed commissioners.

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Video 1: Ron Dalton on Innocence Canada and legacy of David Milgaar

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David Milgaard's wrongful conviction for the rape and murder of Gail Miller highlights a tragic miscarriage of justice. Milgaard and his friends were on a road trip when the crime occurred, and despite having alibis, he was implicated by his friends under intense police questioning. Key factors in his conviction included coerced witness testimony and a lack of proper investigation into other suspects, such as serial rapist Larry Fisher. Milgaard spent 23 years in prison before DNA evidence conclusively proved his innocence. His mother, Joyce, played a crucial role in advocating for his release, and eventually, Milgaard was exonerated. The inquiry into his case revealed systemic flaws in police interrogation tactics and investigative procedures. Despite his exoneration, Milgaard suffered deeply from his wrongful imprisonment, enduring physical and sexual abuse, and struggling to adjust to life outside of prison. This video provides an emotive narrative, delving into the intricate details of David Milgaard's case. It offers viewers a glimpse into the injustice he faced and the arduous journey towards exoneration.

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