US: Man cleared by DNA evidence after 41 years on death row

Nigerian Tribune | 30-09-2026 08:37am |

A 71-year-old man who spent 41 years on death row in the United States has been released on bail after newly analysed DNA evidence excluded him as a possible match to genetic material linked to the killing that led to his conviction. Douglas Stewart Carter was granted bail by a judge on Monday while awaiting further proceedings. The report was published by Tribune Online.

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