This man is Cornelius Dupree, Jr. and he was just released from a Texas prison after serving thirty years for a crime he didn't commit.Oh yes, you've heard similar stories, but Dupree holds the record for having been imprisoned the longest in Texas despite his innocence. Since 2001, 41 prisoners in the Lone Star State have been exonerated after DNA proved they were innocent.
Which begs the question: How many inmates have been executed for crimes they did not commit? My guess is the number is staggering.
Back to Mr. Dupree. He told CNN: "I must admit there's a little anger, but there's also joy."
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