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6 convictions found to be fair after review of embattled Minnesota medical examiner's testimony
- A Ramsey County review found six murder convictions still fair despite questions about embattled former medical examiner Dr. Michael McGee, whose testimony was previously called “unreliable” in a high‑profile case.
- The county hired three outside experts and spent about $380,000 reviewing decades of McGee’s work, concluding most problems were stylistic overreach rather than errors that changed guilt.
- Officials say the episode highlights the need for clearer expert roles and more prosecutor training so medical examiners don’t make legal conclusions that could sway juries.
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