Now that Philip’s legal team has had months to review and prepare, they will be filing a petition at the beginning of the 2025 with new evidence that affirms his innocence. Support is still needed for the final legal expenses.
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"Community Demands Exoneration for Philip Vance on 22nd Anniversary of Murder" Read the full Unicorn Riot article here.
In this comprehensive article with audio clips you will hear directly from Philip Vance about the corruption that lead to his wrongful conviction. "Those SAME officers testified at my trial and lied. Those same officers coerced, threatened, and manipulated witnesses to lie against me, which led to my wrongful conviction and incarceration."
This Fox 9 News story story shines a light on the pivotal aspects of the case, showcasing the role of the Metro Gang Strike Force in Philip's wrongful conviction. As a father of three, Philip's heartfelt empathy for the victim's family is truly inspiring, and he shares his support for them on the 22nd anniversary of their loss by having a moment of silence in honor of their loved one.
Did Anyone Go to Jail for the Strike Force Scandal?
This Dec. 6, 2024 Star Tribune article provides details of the rampant corruption of the Metro Gang Strike Force that was involved in Philip's case. " “I remember that it was egregious corruption,” Bassett said. “I didn’t know if there were consequences.”
In this audio only video, Philip shares about:
You can learn more about his wrongful conviction and how to help below.
Philip Vance is innocent and soon the world will know because his day in court is coming! He was wrongfully convicted and imprisoned because he was Black and poor, without the resources needed for a competent lawyer to defend him against a racist criminal punishment system.
Philip’s case is a clear example of wrongful conviction. There was no ballistic or DNA evidence tying Philip to the crime scene. An eyewitness reported hearing a masked man yelling something in Spanish as he fled the store the night of the murder. Philip does not speak Spanish.
The state’s case relied on coerced testimony by the police and jailhouse informants who benefited from lying. Eight of the state’s witnesses have signed affidavits recanting their statements. One informant was a sister of one of the investigating police officers.
The police officers who lied on the stand and railroaded Philip were part of the Minneapolis/Saint Paul Metro Gang Strike Force. The MGSF were found so corrupt, the FBI disbanded the unit.
Philip Vance and his family, friends, and supporters are asking for the State of Minnesota and Dakota County Attorney, Kathy Keena, to investigate the officers who set Vance up and talk to the many informants who have recanted because they were coerced and manipulated.
Twenty-two years after being convicted for a crime that he did not commit, it’s time to #FreePhilipVance!
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