Former Judges, Ex-prosecutors Urge Alvarez to Drop Perjury Case

“On April 24, a group of 23 distinguished attorneys sent Alvarez a letter saying: 'We believe the prosecution of Mr. Johnson is contrary to the interests of justice. Mr. Johnson’s conviction would chill future witness recantations, thereby depriving those who stand convicted of crimes they may not have committed of a fair opportunity to obtain post-conviction relief.” And yet the prosecution is still being pursued.