Connecticut Man Convicted of 1990 New Haven Murder Receives Absolute Pardon

While Troy Streater’s wrongful conviction has been pardoned, the fight for full justice isn’t over. The state owes Troy compensation for the years unjustly taken from him. By adding your name, you’re standing up for accountability, urging the state to fulfill its obligation. Sign the petition today,help ensure that justice is truly complete.

Connecticut Man Convicted of 1990 New Haven Murder Receives Absolute Pardon

While Troy Streater’s wrongful conviction has been pardoned, the fight for full justice isn’t over. The state owes Troy compensation for the years unjustly taken from him. By adding your name, you’re standing up for accountability, urging the state to fulfill its obligation. Sign the petition today,help ensure that justice is truly complete.

"From Wrongful Conviction to Public Service: The Fight for Justice."

The National Registry of Exonerations documents the case of Maceo “Troy” Streater, who was convicted in 1993 of murdering 19-year-old Terrance Gamble in New Haven, Connecticut,after a prosecution centered on eyewitness accounts that later unraveled. Streater’s first trial ended in a mistrial; a second jury convicted him, and he received a 35-year sentence

.Years later, witnesses submitted affidavits and statements saying they had testified falsely and describing police pressure. Although habeas petitions were denied, Streater was released from prison in December 2017 and ultimately received an absolute pardon on April 6, 2022. The Registry lists Perjury/False Accusation and Official Misconduct as contributing factors and notes that DNA evidence did not contribute

Supporter Questions

Who is Troy Streater?

Troy Streater is a New Haven, Connecticut community leader and advocate whose wrongful conviction case is documented by the National Registry of Exonerations.

Where is Troy from?

Troy is from New Haven, Connecticut.

What was Troy wrongfully convicted of?

Troy was convicted in 1993 in connection with the 1990 murder of Terrance Gamble in New Haven. His conviction was later followed by an absolute pardon in 2022.

What does “absolute pardon” mean?

An absolute pardon is an official action that clears the conviction through the state’s pardon process. In Troy’s case, Connecticut granted an absolute pardon in 2022.

When was Troy released?

Troy was released from prison in December 2017.

What are you asking the state to do?

We are asking the State of Connecticut to fully complete justice by providing fair compensation for the years Troy lost due to a wrongful conviction.

Is this petition asking for donations?

No. This petition is asking supporters to add their name and urge the state to take action on compensation.

How will my signature help?

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How else can I help besides signing?

You can share the petition, contact your state representatives, request Troy for speaking, or partner with the campaign.

A Pardon Isn’t the End of Justice

Troy Streater lost years of his life to a wrongful conviction. The pardon corrected the record, but compensation is still owed. Stand with Troy and urge the state to do what’s right.

Connecticut Man Convicted of 1990 New Haven Murder Receives Absolute Pardon