The State Department of Law says it’s just beginning to review post conviction relief applications filed on behalf of the “Fairbanks 4”. The applications center on sworn statements from 2 individuals tying the 1997 murder of John Hartman to people other than the men jailed for the crime. As KUAC’s Dan Bross reports state and local criminal justice officials are proceeding cautiously.
Dan has been in public radio news in Alaska since 1993. He’s worked as a reporter, newscaster and talk show host at stations in McGrath, Valdez and Fairbanks. Dan’s experience includes coverage of a wide range of topics, from wolf control to the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and dog mushing.