Overturned rape conviction of former 49ers star was Santa Clara county’s first reversal under the Racial Justice Act. Why did it take so long?
- Posted on February 24, 2025
- By The Mercury News
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Overturned rape conviction of former 49ers star was Santa Clara county’s first reversal under the Racial Justice Act. Why did it take so long?

The landmark law has gotten lukewarm traction in the South Bay, where the law originated, but advocates are touting smaller wins and an impact on court culture.