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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Martin Devlin, Manuel Santiago, and Frank Jastrzembsky

Date: 03-28-2025

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Court: Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

Plaintiff's Attorney: Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania District Attorney's Office

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Description:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendants charged with perjury.



Philadelphia police detectives Martin Devlin, Manuel Santiago, and Frank Jastrzembsky, were charged with perjury for fabricating a murder confession, planted evidence then lied about it under oath in the 2016 re-trial of Anthony Wright.
Outcome:
Devlin was found not guilty.



Manuel Santiago and Frank Jastrzembski, were found guilty of charges stemming from their knowledge of DNA evidence.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Martin Devlin, Manuel San...?

The outcome was: Devlin was found not guilty. Manuel Santiago and Frank Jastrzembski, were found guilty of charges stemming from their knowledge of DNA evidence.

Which court heard Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Martin Devlin, Manuel San...?

This case was heard in Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, PA.

Who were the attorneys in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Martin Devlin, Manuel San...?

Plaintiff's attorney: Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Philadelphia Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.

When was Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Martin Devlin, Manuel San... decided?

This case was decided on March 28, 2025.