New DNA Evidence Frees Hawaii Man Who Maintained Innocence

A man in Hawaii argued he spent 30 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit. New DNA evidence helped free him
Gordon Cordeiro, who spent more than half of his life in prison for a murder he denied committing, walked out of a Maui correctional center on what he called “Freedom Friday” thanks to new DNA evidence.
After 30 years in prison for murder, new DNA evidence frees Hawaii man who maintained innocence
A Hawaii man who spent 30 years in prison for a murder he long denied committing declared the day “Freedom Friday” and said he was eager to visit his mother after a judge ordered him released because of new DNA evidence.
Judge releases Hawaii man who argued he spent 30 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit
A judge has ordered the release of a Hawaii man who was imprisoned for 30 years for a murder he says he didn’t commit
Hawaii man Gordon Cordeiro released after spending 30 years in prison for murder he didn’t commit
A Hawaii man who spent 30 years in prison for a murder he long denied committing declared the day “Freedom Friday” and said he was eager to visit his mother after a judge ordered him released because of new DNA evidence.
Maui Man Released After 30 Years In Prison For A Murder He Says He Didn’t Commit
A judge on Friday ordered the release of a Hawaii man who was imprisoned for 30 years for a murder he has long said he didn’t commit. New evidence, including DNA test results, would likely change the results of another trial against Gordon Cordeiro,

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