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Professor Emens Says Prosecutors Have A Duty To Investigate New Evidence, Even If It’s Through Media

Prof. Steve Emens says prosecutors have a duty to investigate new evidence, even if it comes through the media.

“I think we have to keep in mind that the district attorney has an obligation whenever new evidence comes to their attention, to investigate it even if it came from a 20/20 (show),” Emens said. “It may seem strange, but they have an obligation when evidence comes to their attention.”

For more, read “How Much Influence Did ABC 20/20 Have In Baldwin County Murder Case?”

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