In this episode of Unpacking Injustice, Montana Innocence Project Legal Director Brady Minow Smith and Intake & Pro Bono Coordinator Charlie McWeeny discuss a major new development in the Aaron Oliphant case.

Aaron was wrongfully convicted in 2016 after doctors claimed his infant son’s injuries were caused by abusive head trauma, often referred to as Shaken Baby Syndrome. Now, MTIP has filed a new post-conviction relief petition presenting newly uncovered medical evidence that challenges the foundation of the prosecution’s case.

In this conversation, Brady and Charlie explain:

• Why Aaron’s original trial attorney failed to provide an adequate defense
• How missing medical records impacted the case for years
• The new expert findings that challenge the prosecution’s timeline and medical conclusions
• How ...