Wrongful conviction of former Pocomoke Police Chief overturned

POCOMOKE CITY, Md. – Former Police Chief Kelvin Sewell may soon have another chance to prove his innocence following his controversial firing back in 2015.

According to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Maryland, a Maryland Court of Special Appeals ruled to overturn the wrongful conviction of Kelvin Sewell, who allegedly challenged racial harassment, leading himself to become the target of retaliation and later, prosecution.

“I am extremely grateful to the appeals court for taking such care in considering my case and for safeguarding my right to a fair trial. It renews the faith I have always had in our justice system,” said Kelvin Sewell in a statement.

It is unclear at this time if the State will attempt to retry the case against Sewell.