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Wrongly jailed Andrew Malkinson accuses cops of 'destroying evidence;
- Malkinson, who spent 17 years in prison, is calling for a fearless police investigation into his innocence claims.
- DNA evidence later linked Paul Quinn to the rape, leading to his conviction.
- Quinn, a former sex offender, was ultimately found guilty of the 2003 attack.
- Investigations involve multiple GMP officers and a CCRC chair who resigned.
- A public inquiry has been launched after a 2024 review found failings that could have exonerated Malkinson earlier.
- Malkinson’s mother described his ordeal as psychologically and emotionally damaging.
- The victim's testimony and later DNA results shaped the case against the real culprit.
- The case prompted apologies from Greater Manchester Police to the victim and others affected.
- The inquiry touches on the ethics and effectiveness of the CCRC's review process.
- The Guardian and other outlets headline ongoing updates on the case and its fallout.
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