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In 2003, after 18 years in prison, Avery cleared his name and walked free. He became a well-liked figure in Wisconsin, and his exoneration prompted reform in Wisconsin's legal system as politicians and legal experts aimed to do more to prevent future wrongful convictions.
Apr 5, 2024
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The DNA science that exonerated Avery in 2003 after he spent 18 years in prison didn't exist when he was convicted, Pollen said.