BOARD OF DIRECTORS
In fulfilling its mission and vision, Proving Innocence collaborates with others dedicated to addressing wrongful convictions and relies on a thorough screening process to determine that the individual's claim of innocence is credible and can be substantiated upon rigorous investigation.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
In fulfilling its mission and vision, Proving Innocence collaborates with others dedicated to addressing wrongful convictions and relies on a thorough screening process to determine that the individual's claim of innocence is credible and can be substantiated upon rigorous investigation.
PROVINGINNOCENCE
LORINDA SWAIN
CASE SUMMARY
Lorinda Swain was wrongly convicted in 2002 of four counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. Her prosecution was based on the testimony of her son, Ronnie, who later recanted. Swain was sentenced to 25 to 50 years in prison. Swain filed a post-conviction petition to vacate her conviction and award her a new trial that was granted in 2009. She was released on bond. For another 8 years, Lorinda experienced an emotional rollercoaster with many appeals going back and forth and the threat of her being returned to prison at any time.
CURRENT STATUS
WHERE ARE WE
EXONERATED!!!
May 2016: The Michigan Innocence Clinic persuaded the Michigan Supreme Court to review the case and the Michigan Supreme Court overruled the appeals court and ordered a new trial for Swain. On May 19, 2016, the prosecution dismissed the charges against Swain was granted.
COMPENSATION?
May 2018: Lorinda agreed to a settlement against Calhoun County for $1.9 million.
INFORMATION
CONTACT DETAILS
CONTACT DETAILS
Any person wishing to contact Lorinda Swain, can contact PI and we will forward the request.
The National Registry of Exonerations
The Wrongfully Convicted Database