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The Truth Was Known Years Ago: Missouri Prosecutors Now Want Black Man They Wrongfully Convicted Over 40 Years Ago to be Released Immediately Jackson County’s prosecutors say a Black Missouri man who has served more than 40 years in prison for a triple murder should be released because the evidence used to convict him wasn’t conclusive, The Kansas City Star reported.  Following a lengthy review of his case, the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office has determined that Kevin Strickland is innocent in the 1978 killings. Jean Peters Baker, a Jackson prosecutor, released a statement on Monday...

/ Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced Monday that a Kansas City man imprisoned for 43 years is innocent and should be freed immediately. Kevin Strickland, now 62, was convicted of a triple murder in 1978 on the testimony of one eyewitness and sentenced to a “hard 50.” Strickland always said he was innocent. A Kansas City man who was convicted of a 1978 triple murder on the word of one eyewitness must be freed immediately, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker said Monday. Kevin Strickland, now 62, deserves to be exonerated because he did not commit the murders, B...

Mo. Man Jailed 42 Years After 1978 Triple-Murder Is Innocent, Prosecutor Says People 3 days ago © Provided by People Courtesy Midwest Innocence Project Kevin Strickland A Missouri man who has served more than 42 years in prison for a triple-murder should be set free because the evidence used to convict him doesn't add up, says the prosecutor whose office put the man behind bars. "All those who have reviewed the evidence in recent months agree -- Kevin Strickland deserves to be exonerated," Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker said in a statement released Monday. "This is a profoun...

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Jersey Mike's Subs Announces OVER $15 MILLION RAISED For Local Charities Nationwide in March News provided by Share this article Jersey Mike's Subs and customers across the country rallied to raise an incredible $15 million to help more than 200 charities nationwide during the company's 11 th Annual Month of Giving in March. Charity recipients included hospitals, youth organizations, food banks and more. Jersey Mike's locations nationwide accepted donations throughout the month, building to March 31, Day of Giving, when more than 1,900 restaurants donated 100 percent of sales, not just pro...