Thursday, May 19, 2011

Utah woman freed from prison after 17 years, declared "factually innocent"

Via CBS News
May 10, 2011

(CBS/AP) DRAPER, Utah - In the pouring rain Monday, dozens of friends and family members of Debra Brown stood waiting outside prison gates, huddling under umbrellas -- some holding small children, others colorful balloons.

Shortly after 2:30 p.m., Brown, 53, walked out of Utah State Prison after 17 years, touching off an emotional reunion. She had maintained her innocence the whole time. Finally, a judge believed her and she was free to go.

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