Wrongfully Convicted Man Exonerated After Nearly 50 Years in Prison

An Oklahoma judge has exonerated Glynn Simmons, a man who spent nearly 50 years in prison for a murder he did not commit, making him the longest-serving inmate to be declared innocent. Simmons, who was released in July after key evidence was not disclosed to his defense lawyers, was ruled innocent by Oklahoma County District Judge Amy Palumbo. Simmons, who maintained his innocence throughout his incarceration, is now eligible for compensation and may pursue a federal lawsuit against Oklahoma City and law enforcement involved in his arrest and conviction. However, compensation is likely years away, and Simmons is currently relying on donations while undergoing cancer treatment.