Hilton Keller, wrongfully convicted of armed robbery and murder at 18, spent 33 years in prison before being released just before the holidays due to false testimonies. Despite a reduced sentence and temporary release, Keller fought to vacate his conviction, which was finally overturned on Monday. The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office has yet to decide on a retrial, as Keller’s legal team plans to seek a certificate of innocence in the new year.
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Bus carrying junior high football team crashes near Pittsburgh, 21 hospitalized
ECONOMY BOROUGH, Pa. (AP) A bus carrying the Aliquippa Junior High football team to a game crashed in Economy Borough, north of Pittsburgh, injuring 21 of the 28 individuals on board. The bus reportedly overturned but righted itself as students evacuated; an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the accident. Want More Context? 🔎
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