People of Michigan v. C'quan Michael Hinton

Summary

The Michigan Supreme Court held that the prosecution violated the defendants’ due-process rights by suppressing the complete transcript of its main witness’s first police interview. The transcript was favorable and material because it provided substantial impeachment evidence, undermined the prosecution’s other evidence, and raised questions about the investigation’s thoroughness and good faith. The defendants established good cause and actual prejudice under the postjudgment-relief rule and were entitled to new trials.