Elvis Brooks’ conviction was tossed after prosecutor admitted hiding evidence. Liz Murrill maintains he’s guilty.
Elvis Brooks’ conviction was tossed after prosecutor admitted hiding evidence. Liz Murrill maintains he’s guilty
Published
August 10, 2026 6:00AM (EDT)
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill (Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
This article originally appeared on ProPublica.
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