Utah man released from death row after DNA evidence clears him

Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 30 Sept, 08:02 · Archive

A 71-year-old man has been released on bail from Utah's death row after DNA evidence excluded him from a 1985 killing.

A 71-year-old man has been released on bail after spending decades on Utah's death row, following newly analysed DNA evidence that did not match him to a 1985 killing. Witnesses at his original trial said they had been told to lie in court and were given cash and gifts by police.

How it is being reported

• Utah man released after decades on death row as DNA evidence excludes him from 1985 killingA Utah man who spent decades on death row was released on bail after DNA evidence excluded him from the 1985 killing of a police chief's aunt.Fox News · 30 Sept, 05:55
• Man, 71, to be released after decades on death row following DNA breakthroughWitnesses at his original trial said they had been told to lie in court and were given cash and gifts by policeIndependent World · 29 Sept, 08:27
• Man who has spent decades on death row released after DNA evidenceA man who has spent decades on death row in Utah is being released after prosecutors said newly analysed DNA evidence did not match him.Sky News · 29 Sept, 01:59
• Man ordered released on bail after decades on Utah’s death row after DNA tests show no match to himA Utah judge has ordered a 71-year-old man to be released on bail who spent decades on death row after prosecutors said newly analyzed DNA evidence did not match himIndependent World · 29 Sept, 00:18

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