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Transcript of Christopher Dunn maintained his innocence throughout his 34 years behind bars. #Missouri #BBCNews

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This is the moment Christopher Dunn was released from prison after serving a 34-year sentence for a wrong conviction. In 1991, Dunn was convicted of the murder of a 15-year-old by the testimony of two boys aged 12 and 14. The two witnesses later accounted their testimony, saying that they were coerced by prosecutors and police. Earlier this month, a Missouri judge ruled in favor of vacating his conviction for proof of actual innocence. Throughout his 34 years behind bars, Dunn maintained his innocence, and as he walked out onto the steps, he said the feeling of being free was surreal..

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