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Man exonerated by DNA is freed after 24 years - IN FLORIDA

Man exonerated by DNA is freed after 24 yearsAccused of robbery, rape, Floridian is glad for day ?a long time coming?Alan Crotzer throws his arms in the air Monday as he leaves the Hillsborough County Courthouse in Tampa, Fla. updated 7:43 p.m. ET Jan. 23, 2006TAMPA, Fla. - Alan Crotzer stepped into the warm sunlight outside the courthouse Monday and raised his arms to the sky, celebrating his freedom after more than 24 years behind bars for crimes he didn?t commit.A judge freed the 45-year-old Crotzer after DNA testing and other evidence convinced prosecutors he was not involved in the 1981 armed robbery and rapes that led to his 130-year prison sentence.?It?s been a long time coming,? said Crotzer, his black hair graying at the temples. ?Thank God for this day...continue to full post

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