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Leroy Evans’ Family Is Hopeful for His Release Soon, 40 Years After a Wrongful Conviction

Leroy Evans' nephew, Eric Evans, speaking at a rally for Leroy's freedom on Thursday morning.
Emma Rizzo
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WHYY
Leroy Evans' nephew, Eric Evans, speaking at a rally for Leroy's freedom on Thursday morning.

A Chester man, Leroy Evans, has been incarcerated for over 40 years for a crime he says he didn’t commit. WHYY’s Emily Rizzo reports, an investigation by the Conviction Integrity Section of the state Attorney General’s Office has concluded and his release is being sought.

(Original air-date: 2/13/22)

Emily Rizzo is a reporter and producer based in South Philadelphia. She mostly covers education-related issues for WHYY News and Keystone Crossroads.