People v. Medera
- Year
- 2026
- Where
- Appellate Court of Illinois
- Source
- CourtListener
- Evidence
- 1
Appellate Court of Illinois issued an opinion on November 12, 2026 that deals with an innocence claim. From the opinion: “…his or her conviction based on a claim of actual innocence or where there was a substantial denial of…”
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