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Christopher Dunn Freed After 34 Years as Missouri Supreme Court Overturns Conviction

Dunn's release follows a judge's ruling of 'actual innocence' and the dismissal of charges by St. Louis prosecutors.

  • Christopher Dunn was imprisoned for 34 years for a 1990 murder he did not commit.
  • A judge ruled Dunn 'actually innocent' based on new evidence and recanted witness testimonies.
  • Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey opposed Dunn's release, leading to appeals and delays.
  • The Missouri Supreme Court's decision and St. Louis Circuit Attorney's dismissal of charges secured Dunn's freedom.
  • The case has sparked discussions on wrongful convictions and the role of political and racial factors in the justice system.
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