Wrongfully Convicted Man Exonerated After Nearly Half a Century in Oklahoma Prison

Glynn Simmons, an Oklahoma man who served the longest wrongful imprisonment in U.S. history, has been declared innocent of a murder he has always maintained he did not commit. After spending over 48 years in prison, Simmons was released earlier this year when it was determined that prosecutors had violated his right to a fair trial. Oklahoma County District Court Judge Amy Palumbo ruled in favor of Simmons, granting his request for a declaration of "actual innocence." Simmons is now eligible for compensation from the state, but it could be years before he receives any funds. His case highlights the need for justice reform and the importance of listening to the voices of marginalized communities.