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Outlook: Free After 28 Years on Death Row

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Anthony Ray Hinton (credit: EPA/Bob Farley)

05/04/2018 GMT

Free After 28 Years on Death Row

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Anthony Ray Hinton spent nearly 30 years on death row protesting his innocence

American man Anthony Ray Hinton spoke to Colm Flynn about spending 28 years on death row after being convicted of murdering two fast food restaurant workers.

To be blamed for something you didn't do always stings. But that doesn't even compare to the mislaid guilt American man Anthony Ray Hinton faced. He spent nearly 30 years on death row for the murders of two fast food restaurant workers. Colm Flynn spoke to him about how he protested his innocence for 28 years.

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Seyi Oluyole is transforming disadvantaged young lives in Nigeria through her dance group 'Dream Catchers'. Her work and the children's moves have got the attention of some big names like Rihanna and Naomi Campbell. 

Image: Anthony Ray Hinton
Credit: EPA/Bob Farley

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