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A Louisiana man exonerated for a crime was elected court clerk. His role was eliminated

NPR | By Eve Abrams
Published May 2, 2026 at 7:45 AM EDT

A man who spent 28 years in prison for a crime he did not commit was elected as clerk of court in New Orleans. Then, state lawmakers eliminated his position.

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