Exonerated Louisiana man elected court clerk, then sees position eliminated
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- Category: United States
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 07:45 UTC
- Sources: NPR US News
A Louisiana man who spent 28 years in prison for a crime he did not commit was exonerated and subsequently elected clerk of court in New Orleans. Shortly after his election, state lawmakers eliminated the clerk position, leaving him without the job he had just won. The story highlights both a personal triumph and an unexpected political setback.
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