Evidentiary Hearing – Recanted Testimony

By: Derek Hawkins//June 1, 2020//

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7^th Circuit Court of Appeals

Case Name: Albert Kirkman v. Scott Thompson

Case No.: 19-1904

Officials: BAUER, EASTERBROOK, and HAMILTON, Circuit Judges.

Focus: Evidentiary Hearing – Recanted Testimony

Albert Kirkman (“Kirkman”) was arrested and charged with the murders of two men and attempted murder of a third, Willie Johnson (“Johnson”). At trial, Johnson testified that Kirkman and his accomplice were the shooters. Kirkman was convicted and appealed his sentence. Fifteen years later, Johnson recanted his testimony and Kirkman was convicted and appealed his sentence. The Illinois Circuit Court (“circuit court”) held an evidentiary hearing and found Johnson’s recanted testimony not credible. The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed. Kirkman then filed an action with the Northern District of Illinois, which denied his petition for habeas corpus relief and for the following reasons, we affirm.

Affirmed

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Derek A Hawkins is trademark corporate counsel for Harley-Davidson. Hawkins oversees the prosecution and maintenance of the Harley-Davidson’s international trademark portfolio in emerging markets.

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