Glynn Simmons Exonerated After Serving Longest Wrongful Sentence in U.S. History

Simmons, who spent nearly 50 years in prison for a murder he did not commit, was declared innocent after key evidence was found to have been withheld during his original trial.

Glynn Simmons, 71, was declared innocent by Oklahoma County District Judge Amy Palumbo after spending nearly 50 years in prison for a murder he did not commit.
Simmons' exoneration comes after it was revealed that key evidence in his case was not shared with his defense lawyers during his original trial.
Simmons, who was released in July, served the longest wrongful sentence in U.S. history, according to The National Registry of Exonerations.
Simmons is now eligible for up to $175,000 in compensation from the state for wrongful conviction and can file a federal lawsuit against Oklahoma City and law enforcement involved in his arrest and conviction.
Simmons is currently living off donations while undergoing treatment for cancer that was detected after his release from prison.