Judicial scandal - African-American man acquitted after 48 years in prison
After 48 years in prison, a man in the US state of Oklahoma has been declared innocent. This was reported by US media on Wednesday (local time) with reference to the responsible authorities. The 71-year-old African-American man's prison sentence had already been overturned on Tuesday.
The man had been convicted of murdering an employee in 1975 in connection with a robbery at a liquor store. The court has now declared that the evidence shows that the murder was not committed by him. The African-American had already been released on bail in July. He is now likely to be entitled to compensation.
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The judicial scandal surrounding the man's conviction marks a significant step towards justice in the USA. The evidence that revealed his innocence after 48 years in prison highlights the existence of criminality within the judicial system. Given the unjust sentence and subsequent overturning, the man may seek compensation as the liable party.
Source: www.stern.de
