During a recent government meeting, advocates raised critical issues surrounding posthumous exonerations and the need for reform in guardianship laws.

Ray Krohn, a former inmate wrongfully convicted of murder and kidnapping, shared his harrowing experience of being exonerated after DNA evidence identified the true perpetrator. Krohn emphasized the importance of allowing families to prove the innocence of their loved ones even after death, arguing that mistakes in the criminal justice system are not isolated incidents. He urged the committee to consider his recommendation for posthumous exonerations, highlighting the emotional toll on families who believe in the innocence of those wrongfully convicted.

In a separate public comment, Julie Belshie, representing the National Guardianship Liberty Movement, spoke passionately about the need for accountability in guardianship cases. She recounted her own family's experience with corrupt guardianship practices, calling for transparency and reform to protect vulnerable individuals from being taken advantage of. Belshie criticized the current system, which she described as profiting from the elderly and urged for the abolition of guardianship, advocating for families to retain their rights and connections with their loved ones.

Both speakers underscored the urgent need for systemic changes to address wrongful convictions and the exploitation of individuals under guardianship, calling on the committee to take action to prevent further injustices.