People of Michigan v. Kino Dominque Christian

Summary

The Michigan Supreme Court held that the prosecution violated the defendants’ due-process rights by withholding the first police-interview transcript of its central witness, because the transcript contained favorable and material impeachment evidence. The transcript exposed substantial inconsistencies that undermined the witness’s credibility, weakened the remaining prosecution evidence, and called the investigation’s thoroughness and good faith into question. The defendants established good cause and actual prejudice under the post-conviction rules and were entitled to new trials.