Brooklyn DA's Conviction Review Unit fights to right past wrongs
With a team of nine prosecutors, the CRU digs into old cases, finding errors and uncovering new evidence that can clear the names of the wrongfully convicted.
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Brooklyn’s Conviction Review Unit (CRU) is on a mission to overturn wrongful convictions and bring justice to those failed by the system.
With a team of nine prosecutors, the CRU digs into old cases, finding errors and uncovering new evidence that can clear the names of the wrongfully convicted. Their efforts have already led to 40 exonerations.
"We have to be open to the fact that the system is not flawless and that we have to have systems in place to take a look at these cases honestly without fear," said Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez.
The CRU aims to rebuild trust in the justice system and prevent future mistakes. They currently have 60 open investigations.
