Man convicted of Westland arson granted bond

A judge ruled that a man convicted of arson can be released on bond — nearly a decade after he was sent to prison. William Wateley has maintained he never set fire to a vacant trailer in Westland. His lawyers recently uncovered errors made by an expert witness during his initial trial, prompting a judge to grant Wateley a new trial. Local 4 was in court as his attorneys, a group of exonerees, and supporters pushed for his release on bond.