Federal Lawsuit Claims Evidence Was Fabricated In The Wrongful Conviction Of Jordan Brown

Summary

A civil rights lawsuit has been filed against the Pennsylvania State Police regarding the wrongful arrest and murder conviction of 11-year-old Jordan Brown, who was accused of killing his father's pregnant girlfriend in 2009. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned the conviction due to insufficient evidence and claims of illegal coercion and false testimony by the police. Now 20, Brown attends college with aspirations to become a civil rights attorney, seeking compensation and justice.

Takeaways

• 😷 Local businesses are urged to enforce mask-wearing and social distancing to prevent the spread of the virus.
• 📜 A civil rights lawsuit has been filed against the Pennsylvania State Police regarding the wrongful arrest and murder conviction of 11-year-old Jordan Brown.
• 🏛️ The Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned Jordan Brown's conviction due to insufficient evidence.
• 🔍 Jordan's lawyers allege that the police illegally coerced false testimony, leading to his wrongful conviction.
• ⏳ The incident occurred in February 2009 in New Beaver, Laurens County, where Jordan was accused of shooting and killing his father's pregnant girlfriend.
• 🚨 The Pennsylvania State Police are accused of fabricating evidence and hiding evidence that would have exonerated Brown.
• 🈚️ There was no direct or circumstantial evidence, including DNA or fingerprints, linking Jordan Brown to the crime.
• 👧 The case relied heavily on the statement of a 7-year-old girl who changed her story multiple times, with interviews conducted against protocol.
• 🎓 Now 20 years old, Jordan Brown is attending college and aspires to become a civil rights attorney.
• 💼 The lawsuit seeks compensation and names four former state troopers and a former state police commissioner.

Q & A

What is the main issue discussed in the script?

The main issue is a civil rights lawsuit filed against the Pennsylvania State Police for the wrongful arrest, conviction, and imprisonment of 11-year-old Jordan Brown for the murder of his father's pregnant girlfriend.

What was the outcome of Jordan Brown's case in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court?

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court threw out Jordan Brown's conviction, stating there was insufficient evidence to support the charges against him.

What are the allegations against the Pennsylvania State Police made by Jordan Brown's lawyers?

Jordan Brown's lawyers allege that the Pennsylvania State Police illegally coerced false testimony, fabricated evidence, and hid evidence that would have exonerated Brown.

Where was Jordan Brown placed immediately after his arrest?

Immediately after his arrest, Jordan Brown was placed in a confinement suicide watch cell in an adult facility.

What was the nature of the evidence used against Jordan Brown during his trial?

The evidence used against Jordan Brown was primarily the statement of a 7-year-old girl who changed her story, and there was no physical evidence such as DNA or fingerprints.

How many times was the 7-year-old girl interviewed by the police, and were the interviews recorded?

The 7-year-old girl was interviewed four times against protocol, and none of the interviews were recorded except for the fourth one, which was recorded after midnight.

What is Jordan Brown's current situation?

Jordan Brown is now 20 years old, attending college, and hopes to become a civil rights attorney.

What does the civil rights lawsuit seek and who are the defendants named in it?

The civil rights lawsuit seeks compensation for the wrongful conviction and imprisonment. It names four former state troopers and a former state police commissioner as defendants.

When did the incident involving Jordan Brown occur?

The incident involving Jordan Brown occurred in February of 2009 in New Beaver, Lawrence County.

What was the community's reaction to Jordan Brown being accused of murder at the age of 11?

The community was shocked by the accusation that an 11-year-old boy, Jordan Brown, was responsible for shooting and killing his father's pregnant girlfriend.

What is the significance of Jordan Brown's case in terms of civil rights?

Jordan Brown's case highlights issues of coerced confessions, the treatment of juveniles in the criminal justice system, and the potential for wrongful convictions, which are significant civil rights concerns.