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“An Unreal Dream: The Michael Morton Story” on CNN December 5th at 9pm ET/PT

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“An Unreal Dream: The Michael Morton Story” will be broadcast for the first time on the CNN cable network on Thursday, December 5th at 9pm ET/PT. Directed by Al Reinert, the two-hour documentary portrays the harrowing true tale of Michael Morton who was freed in 2011 after spending 25 years in prison for the murder of his wife Christine. Morton was sentenced to life without parole, and said upon his release, that if he had been sentenced to death he likely would have been executed.

Photo: Michael and Christine Morton with son Eric in 1986 (KVUE)

Photo: Michael and Christine Morton with son Eric in 1986 (KVUE)

Michael Morton’s story demonstrates systemic flaws in the legal system and the serious consequences of when the wrong person is prosecuted. Christine Morton’s killer went on to kill again—a crime that remained unsolved until the DNA evidence in Morton’s case was tested, linking the real killer to both cases.

Since his release Michael has reunited with his now-adult son Eric—who grew up believing his father had killed his mother. Morton has been an advocate in the Texas legislature for protections against wrongful conviction, and Governor Rick Perry signed the Michael Morton Act into law this year.

Ken Anderson was the prosecuting attorney in Michael Morton’s case, and he later became a judge. Anderson was convicted on November 8, 2013 by his guilty plea to contempt of court for failing to comply with a court order to disclose favorable evidence in Morton’s case. Anderson was sentenced to ten days in jail, fined $500, and ordered to perform 500 hours of community service. Anderson’s disbarment is pending final review by the Texas Supreme Court, and if approved, he will have to wait at least five years before applying for reinstatement of his Texas law license.

Click here to go to CNN’s webpage for “An Unreal Dream: The Michael Morton Story”

“An Unreal Dream’s” website is, www.anunrealdream.com

Check your local listings for the time and channel the “An Unreal Dream” will be broadcast in your area.

By Hans Sherrer
Justice Denied


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