What Happens in Real Life — Not Movies
Judge Kline did not overturn the sentence.
She did not declare Carter innocent.
Instead, she did something far more realistic—and powerful:
“The court will proceed with a post-verdict review,” she said.
“I am ordering immediate preservation of all medical records and communications related to this case.”
She paused.
“And I am authorizing expedited DNA testing.”
Not instant results.
Not dramatic reversal.
But the beginning of doubt.