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by Josh Marshall
11.21.14 | 12:41 pm

Ricky Jackson was just released from prison after his main accuser recanted the testimony that sent him to prison for murder in 1975. Yes, after almost 40 years behind bars. Look at the picture in the article. I can almost can’t bear to look at it.

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