who was the district attorney on valentino dixon

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Now, he has filed a civil lawsuit against the Buffalo Police Department and Erie County District Attorney's Office for his wrongful conviction. Attorney Donald Thompson, who spearheaded Dixon's release, said the lawsuit will bring to light a culture of misconduct back in the 1980s and 1990s.Dec 27, 2019

How long was Valentino Dixon in jail?

Valentino Dixon spent 27 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit – and he would be the first to tell you it was destined to happen. Even before the shooting that led to his wrongful conviction, the Buffalo police were targeting him, stopping him on a daily basis, sometimes roughing him up, Dixon claims in a new civil lawsuit.

Who killed Torriano Jackson?

Lamarr Scott, 46, admitted he was the man who killed 17-year-old Torriano Jackson in 1991. Scott, who was in prison for a different shooting, said a fight broke out that morning at Bailey and East Delavan avenues and his first reaction was to find the gun Dixon had given him. To this day, authorities believe it was Dixon's gun – a 9mm Tec-9 – ...

How long was Valentino Dixon in prison?

Valentino Dixon has filed a lawsuit against the City of Buffalo and Erie County, among others, after serving 27 years in prison for a murder he did not commit. Posted at 4:54 PM, Dec 27, 2019. and last updated 8:35 PM, Dec 27, 2019.

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Escape will cancel and close the window. Valentino Dixon has filed a lawsuit against the City of Buffalo and Erie County, among others, after serving 27 years in prison for a murder he did not commit.

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