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After the 1992 incident, both Nevers and Budzyn were instructed by their attorneys not to speak to the press. As a result, the press obtained all their stories from other sources, initially from convicted felons previously arrested by the officers. Several hundred articles were printed, virtually all of which were slanted against the officers and many of which contained misinformation and falsehoods. Since the release of Walter Budzyn in July of 1997, the press has been more objective in its reporting, but there are still factual errors being printed and many articles that are obviously slanted. The most glaring fault we have found with most of the current articles is the sin of omision. Most journalists seem to look for a good sound bite or two to compose their essay around, then add one or two quotes from anyone with a title, and they are finished. Errors are rarely corrected and 95% of the actual facts are never printed at all. This is NOT COMPREHENSIVE INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING. If you want the whole story, please don't rely on these articles. Study our website and e-mail us if you have questions.
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Articles since the Budzyn retrial:
January 25, 2001 - National Review - Who would you pardon?
July 18, 2000 - Nevers is
off to prison -- again
July 18, 2000 - Detroit
News, Nevers ordered back to prison
March 30, 2000 - Detroit News, Jury's makeup
satisfies mother of Malice Green
March 29, 2000 - Detroit News, Drugs key in Green's death,
Examiner says
March 28, 2000 - Detroit News, Nevers retrial heats up
fast
March 27, 2000 - Detroit News, Ex-officer's retrial begins
in 1992 beating death
March 24, 2000 - Detroit News, New jury is selected for Nevers
March 23, 2000 - Detroit News, Jury seated in Nevers' retrial 1992 beating death
March 18, 2000 - Free Press, Opinions keep many off Nevers
retrial jury
March 14, 2000 - Detroit News, Nevers trial seeks jurors
March 14, 2000 - Free Press, Selection of jurors continues for
Nevers' retrial
March 12, 2000 - Detroit News, Nevers Retrial will be different
Articles prior to the end of the Budzyn retrial:
| This time, it's hoped Budzyn will finally get his fair trial - The Detroit News - 2\11\98 | BEST ARTICLE Great article! |
| Justice for blacks was great while it lasted, but it's come to a halt - The Detroit News - 2\25\98 | WORST ARTICLE Adolph Mongo's views typify the extreme racial hatred and "getbackatem" mentality that fueled the obstruction of justice in the first trial. |