People of Michigan v. C'quan Michael Hinton

Summary

The Michigan Supreme Court held that the prosecution violated the defendants’ constitutional disclosure rights by suppressing the first-interview transcript of its principal witness. The transcript was favorable and material because it revealed substantial inconsistencies, weakened the prosecution’s other evidence, supported the defense theory, and called the investigation’s thoroughness and good faith into question. The defendants established good cause and actual prejudice under the applicable postjudgment-relief rule and were entitled to new trials.