DNA Testing Frees Another Innocent Man
by TChris
In 1982, Alan Crotzer was sentenced to 130 years in prison for armed robbery and rape. A victim picked him out of a lineup. He's been serving that sentence for more than half his life.
One of the actual perpetrators admits that Crotzer is innocent, and Florida prosecutors, to their credit, acknowledge that new DNA testing casts "significant doubt'' on his guilt. They've agreed not to oppose a motion to vacate Crotzer's sentence.
Congratulations to the Florida Innocence Initiative for its work on Crotzer's behalf.
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