The Story of Keith Washington
This documentary exposes the injustice that resulted in the wrongful conviction of Keith Washington, who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in Maryland and sentenced to 45 years in prison.
After a sentence reduction to 20 years in May 2021, Keith has finally been released from prison! BUT, the fight continues to have this wrongful conviction overturned!
Keith Washington is a U.S. army veteran and former police officer of over 17 years.
The Case
Keith was wrongfully convicted and sent to prison for 45 years for protecting himself and his family from two attackers in his own home.
The Evidence of Innocence
The Evidence
The forensic and physical evidence — DNA, fiber transfer, gunshot residue, location of the shell casings, and other crime scene evidence — clearly points to Keith Washington’s version of events being accurate.
The State’s Witness
Robert White, the survivor of the incident, was the state’s main witness against Keith Washington, despite his extensive criminal record and changing story that did not line up with the physical evidence at all.
The Prosecutors
The Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office, led by State’s Attorney Glenn Ivey and lead prosecutor Joseph Wright, mischaracterized the evidence against Keith Washington in order to further their own political careers.
What the Jury Didn’t Know
The criminal trial jury was unaware of key details surrounding the case that would have dramatically altered their verdict and allowed Keith Washington to rightfully walk free and avoid his disgraceful wrongful conviction.
“Keith is a man with an impeccable character. He embraces the Army's values of Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. He has demonstrated these values throughout his life and taught these values to his daughters. I can think of no one more committed to serving his community than Keith... He believed that he could make a difference by protecting the public and has done so through both his military service and as a law enforcement official."
— M. Coleman, Lt. Colonel, United States Army
