It took 30 years but finally, even after parole Cornelius Dupree wanted his name cleared of a crime he didn't commit. Accused and convicted of kidnapping, rape and robbery, State District Judge Don Adams declared Cornelius Dupree "free to go". His family and friends cheered.
Dupree got a 75 year sentence even after the rape victim and her companion misidentified him in a lineup. The Texas justice system has a history of pushing convictions even without sufficient evidence and the recent developments in DNA mapping have served to exonerate numerous wrongly convicted people.
Though the ruling comes 30 years too late for Dupree, it's a good thing his name has been cleared. The man deserves massive restitution!
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