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38 Years Wrongfully Imprisoned: DNA Exonerates Man in UK's Longest Miscarriage of Justice
A British man, Peter Sullivan, spent 38 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit. Convicted in 1987, he consistently maintained his innocence. Recently, new DNA evidence from the crime scene proved his claims true, leading to his release. This case is now recognized as the longest wrongful conviction in British history, highlighting flaws in the judicial system and the importance of forensic advancements. "It's been a long and difficult journey," Sullivan stated upon his release, "but I'm grateful for the justice finally served."
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