John Button's Story

John Button is a man from Perth who was the victim of a significant miscarriage of justice. Button was wrongfully convicted of the manslaughter, by vehicle impact, of his girlfriend, in 1963. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison, and released in 1968.

However, the case against Button was fraught with errors from the start. The key evidence used to convict him was based on confessions that were later shown to be coerced and unreliable. There were also serious issues with the forensic evidence, which had been misinterpreted or mishandled. Button's conviction was sustained for many years, despite growing doubts and calls for a re-examination of the case.

In the years that followed, a series of legal battles and appeals would gradually reveal the truth. In 2002, after a long legal struggle, John Button was exonerated.
His case became a symbol of the flaws in the Australian legal system, highlighting the dangers of wrongful convictions and the importance of safeguarding justice.
His story is a powerful reminder of the need for diligence, fairness, and transparency in the criminal justice process, as well as the devastating impact that a wrongful conviction can have on an individual's life.

Button now spearheads the Western Australian Innocence Project which aims to free the wrongfully convicted.

Join us as John tells his story.

This is a free event, but places are limited so bookings are essential. RSVP to Amy Watts on 0439935091 or mcd@moora.wa.gov.au or https://www.trybooking.com/DAQFJ

MYBRU OPEN FROM 6PM, TALK FROM 7PM.

BAR. PIZZAS $18.

MYBRU, LOT 212 MELBOURNE STREET, MOORA