DNA Exonerates Man After 25 Years in Prison
On parole since March 2006, he is now freed of 'sex offender' label
Updated: 6 minutes ago
CHICAGO - After spending 25 years in an Illinois prison for rape, Jerry Miller was found innocent Monday after DNA evidence showed he was not responsible for the 1981 attack.
To date over 200 individuals in the United States have been exonerated because of DNA evidence, OJ Simpson not withstanding.
After a judge vacated his conviction, Miller smiled, and a courtroom of his family and friends cheered.
"I will get on with my life, start a life, have a life," Miller said at a news conference after the court hearing. "I'm just thankful for this day."
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