Investigation into Former Ramsey County Medical Examiner
The Ramsey County Attorney's Office is investigating former medical examiner Dr. Michael McGee for potentially mishandling at least seven murder cases. Concerns about his testimony and autopsy reports have led to a review of his work dating back to 1985.
| Score | Value |
|---|---|
Scale | 5 |
Novelty | 7 |
Positivity | 6 |
Reliability | 8 |
Actionability | 3 |
Society | 7 |
Journalism | 5 |
Highlights
- Ramsey County Attorney's Office is reviewing dozens of autopsies involving former medical examiner Dr. Michael McGee.
- At least seven murder cases are under review due to concerns about McGee's testimony and autopsy reports.
- McGee served as the Ramsey County medical examiner from 1985 to 2019.
- A federal judge previously described McGee's work as 'unreliable, misleading and inaccurate.'
- The review of McGee's cases began after a judge threw out a death sentence based on his testimony.
Perspectives
- There is significant concern that McGee's flawed testimony may have led to wrongful convictions, prompting a thorough review of his past cases to ensure justice is served. [2][3]
- Officials emphasize the importance of transparency in the justice system, stating that wrongful convictions undermine public trust and the integrity of the legal process. [3][4]