CRIMEJul 8 · 09:00 UTCTHE CITY NYCReuven Blau

Brooklyn Man Exonerated After 25 Years Says NYPD Framed Him for Murder

Brian Kendall was arrested at 16 for a 1988 Brooklyn murder despite eyewitnesses describing a different suspect. After 25 years, his conviction was overturned when prosecutors found him 'likely innocent,' leading to a lawsuit against the NYPD and city officials alleging evidence fabrication and witness manipulation.

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Brian KendallpersonNYPDorganizationBrooklyn District Attorney’s Conviction Review UnitorganizationBrooklyn South Homicide SquadorganizationRaphael ReyespersonGuyanaplace

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