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Video: Michael Morton on the Anniversary of His Release From Prison

Michael Morton marked the anniversary of his release from prison on Thursday with a speech to an audience at the Capitol. He spoke about his life since being freed and encouraged others to support calls for increased prosecutor accountability.

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Michael Morton, who was wrongfully convicted of his wife's 1986 murder, marked the one-year anniversary of his release from prison on Thursday with a speech to an audience at the Capitol. He spoke about his life since being freed and encouraged others to support calls for increased prosecutor accountability.

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