Author: Eric Ferkenhoff, USA TODAY NETWORK

Many convicted people across America find themselves in legal limbo — out of prison, but still fighting for the ultimate freedom of exoneration.

State laws in Missouri have denied local prosecutors the right to vacate convictions. A new law taking effect Aug. 28 might help right past wrongs.

As cities across the U.S. are changing up policing after George Floyd’s killing, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas is left powerless to do much.