Jacob Wideman's request denied by judge, will remain in prison
Jacob Wideman's attorneys said his constitutional rights were violated. Wideman served 30 years in prison and his parole was revoked just months after his release.
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Jacob Wideman's attorneys said his constitutional rights were violated. Wideman served 30 years in prison and his parole was revoked just months after his release.
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Jacob Wideman killed a friend 30 years ago, served time in Arizona prison and was paroled. Then he missed a counseling appointment.