Wrongly jailed Malkinson tells BBC: 'I've been cheated, very badly cheated'
Summary
Andrew Malkinson was wrongly jailed for over 17 years for a rape he did not commit. The true attacker, Paul Quinn, was convicted in 2024, and an inquiry is underway to understand why Malkinson was wrongfully convicted.Key Facts
- Andrew Malkinson was blamed for a 2003 rape in Greater Manchester and spent more than 17 years in prison.
- Paul Quinn was convicted in 2024 for rape, strangulation, and serious injury related to that 2003 attack.
- DNA evidence found on the victim’s clothing did not match Malkinson but instead led to Quinn.
- The Court of Appeal overturned Malkinson’s conviction in 2023, citing undisclosed evidence that could have helped his defence.
- Malkinson’s case exposed failures by the Criminal Cases Review Commission, which twice refused to help him.
- The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating Greater Manchester Police for their handling of Malkinson’s case.
- Malkinson wants to understand why he was wrongfully convicted and is awaiting a judge-led inquiry.
- The victim said during the original trial she was unsure if Malkinson was the attacker but was pressured by police to proceed.
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