Case of Walter McMillian

The case of Walter McMillian involved a wrongful conviction for murder in Alabama in 1986. Despite evidence proving his innocence—like alibi witnesses and lack of physical evidence—he was convicted largely based on false testimony and racial bias. McMillian was sentenced to death, but advocacy and new evidence eventually led to his exoneration in 1993. His case highlights issues of racial injustice, flawed legal procedures, and the importance of fair representation and thorough evidence review in the justice system.