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Peter Sullivan Exposes Police Abuse After 38 Years Wrongfully Imprisoned

11/19/2025

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Peter Sullivan was wrongfully imprisoned for 38 years in the murder of Diane Sindall and has detailed police abuse.
He described being beaten and coerced into a false confession, and officers allegedly threatened him with rapes.
Sullivan says he was denied legal representation and an appropriate adult during interrogation.
Merseyside Police acknowledged a miscarriage of justice but denied knowledge of the new allegations, and the case remains open.

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Story summary

Peter Sullivan was wrongfully imprisoned for 38 years in the murder of Diane Sindall and has detailed police abuse.
He described being beaten and coerced into a false confession, and officers allegedly threatened him with rapes.
Sullivan says he was denied legal representation and an appropriate adult during interrogation.
Merseyside Police acknowledged a miscarriage of justice but denied knowledge of the new allegations, and the case remains open.