Nifonged in New York: Report on the Conviction of Jeffrey Deskovic
After serving nearly sixteen years in prison for a crime he did not commit, Jeffrey Deskovic was released on September 20, 2006 when his wrongful convictions for first degree rape, second degree rape, and possession of a weapon were finally overturned at the request of Westchester County (NY) District Attorney Janet DiFiore. In an affirmation in support of Deskovic's motion to vacate the convictions, DiFiore wrote...
