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#6thCircuit throws out conviction, orders new trial after federal judge in #Michigan says Black man 'looks like a criminal to me'
U.S. District Judge Stephen Murphy III, who is white, apologized nearly two years later when the case against Leron Liggins finally was ready for trial. He explained that he was mad at the time "and I regret it."
Nonetheless, the appeals court said Murphy should have removed himself as Liggins' attorney had requested. #LawFedi
https://www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news/appeals-court-throws-out-conviction-after-judge-says-black-man-looks-like-a-criminal-to-me/
U.S. District Judge Stephen Murphy III, who is white, apologized nearly two years later when the case against Leron Liggins finally was ready for trial. He explained that he was mad at the time "and I regret it."
Nonetheless, the appeals court said Murphy should have removed himself as Liggins' attorney had requested. #LawFedi
https://www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news/appeals-court-throws-out-conviction-after-judge-says-black-man-looks-like-a-criminal-to-me/