Wrongful convictions overturned through new evidence

Multiple individuals have been released from prison after their convictions were overturned or their sentences commuted based on newly emerged evidence or procedural concerns. The cases involve a death row inmate freed after video evidence contradicted his murder conviction, and an insanity acquittee released from custody despite public controversy.

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