Mississippi AG's Unprecedented Attempt to Overturn Officer's Manslaughter Conviction

Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has asked a judge to overturn the manslaughter conviction of former Jackson Police Officer Anthony Fox, who was found guilty of causing the death of George Robinson. This move has sparked controversy and criticism from the district attorney who prosecuted the case, as well as the victim's family. The attorney general argues that the evidence presented at trial did not support the conviction, while critics accuse her of undermining the jury's decision and prioritizing the interests of the police officer. The case highlights the political and racial dynamics surrounding attempts by white Republican state officials to exert control over the justice system in Jackson, a majority-Black and heavily Democratic city.