Whatever name is used—snitches, jailhouse informants, or incentivized witnesses—witnesses who testify for the government and claim to have important case information have led to numerous wrongful convictions. Mary Chartier, Takura Nyamfukudza, and Lizzy Cary join Liisa Speaker on In the Name of the Law to discuss the misuse of these witnesses and the miscarriages of justice that have resulted.
“Marisa and Mary, Thank you so much for your hard work on this case. The world appreciates great lawyers like you. What you do is so important. This outcome makes me believe in the justice system and in humanity.”
“Mary, Thanks for all you did to shred the prosecution. You did a magnificent job for our dad.”
“Mary, Thank you again for everything you did. I am confident that if not for your firm, I’d be sitting in an MDOC prison right now.”
“Hello Marisa (and Tony), Thank you so much for helping us navigate this situation. It was great to have your support and not go through it alone.”
“Marisa, I just wanted to say I think you are wonderful, and what an honor it was to meet both you and Mary. I didn’t expect her to be involved in such a high touch level and I’m very impressed and feel very fortunate to have such a competent and…”
