There are likely many who have stories about how Vice President Kamala Harris’ approach to criminal justice has caused great harm. The story of actor Jamal Trulove, however, presents a particularly glaring example that Democrats would rather remain hidden.
Trulove’s story presents a striking example of a wrongful conviction brought about by police misconduct and a flawed prosecution. The actor was convicted of the 2007 murder of his friend Seu Kuka in San Francisco. The case against him relied heavily on the testimony of a single eyewitness who later admitted to being coerced by law enforcement.
During his trial, then-San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris’ office handled the prosecution, which resulted in Trulove being sentenced to 50 years in prison. His conviction was overturned after he was incarcerated for six years. He later won a $13.1 million settlement in a…
