Albert Woodfox, a member of the Angola 3, has just been freed from prison. You may not be familiar with this case from Louisiana but three African-American men who organized the Black Panthers in prison were convicted of the 1972 murder of a prison guard with very suspect evidence. They were kept in solitary confinement for 33 years. 33 YEARS!
Here is an NPR story [1] from earlier this year about the case and today's piece from the New Orleans Times-Picayune [2].
Much has emerged over the years that called into question the evidence used in this trial. Unfortunately it has taken a very long time for Mr. Woodfox to receive justice. I have long fought for the truth to come out about this man's struggle and I am pleased to know he is finally free.
Links:
[1] http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96199165&ft=1&f=1012
[2] http://www.nola.com/news/t-p/index.ssf?/base/news-0/122768052289950.xml&coll=1