George Bell was sentenced to life in 1999 for a murder in Queens that he did not commit. He was exonerated two years ago.
Tag: False Arrests, Convictions and Imprisonments
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Army Overturns Convictions of 110 Black Soldiers Charged in 1917 Riot
The Army acknowledged that the soldiers, 19 of whom were hanged, had been convicted in military trials that were tainted by racial discrimination.
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Murder Victim’s Daughter Helps Clear Man Convicted in Father’s Killing
Prosecutors said they reviewed a 1982 case at the urging of the victim’s daughter, who became convinced the wrong man was convicted of her father’s killing.
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The Botched Hunt for the Gilgo Beach Killer
For 13 years, police failed to scrutinize the man now accused of the infamous murders. Why did it take so long?
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Videos Show Deputy Fatally Shooting Leonard Cure in Georgia
A confrontation between the officer and Leonard Cure during a traffic stop rapidly turned violent and then deadly, footage released by the Camden County Sheriff’s Office shows.