State v. Richard Burkhart (Great Falls, overturned conviction)

Burkhart convicted of 2001 homicide of William LeDeau in Great Falls based on single witness; conviction overturned after Montana Innocence Project found post-conviction jailhouse informant told police another inmate confessed to killing LeDeau with motive, info never disclosed to defense. Another testifying witness later said he lied. Cascade County prosecutors declined to re-try (Jan). Burkhart had 2006 prison riot conviction and 2010 attempted deliberate homicide charge. Legislative hearing Jan 29, 2019 on wrongful conviction bills.