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New evidence in the case of the Hiers brothers
28:36 - 31:10 (02:34)
The Hiers brothers get their first chance at freedom in 25 years as new evidence was presented in court, meeting all the requirements for relief. The prosecution claimed that the evidence was cooked up, but it was compelling enough for the judge to consider.
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After serving their conviction for 25 years in prison, the Hiers brothers seek for a retrial when investigations reveal that evidence was concocted against them by the Assistant Prosecutor.
28:36 - 29:39 (01:03)
Criminal Justice
Summary
After serving their conviction for 25 years in prison, the Hiers brothers seek for a retrial when investigations reveal that evidence was concocted against them by the Assistant Prosecutor.
ChapterNew evidence in the case of the Hiers brothers
EpisodeGraduation Night
PodcastDateline NBC
After 25 long years of fighting to clear their names, Tommy and Ray Hiers receive relief from judgment in a court decision.
29:39 - 31:10 (01:31)
Court Decision
Summary
After 25 long years of fighting to clear their names, Tommy and Ray Hiers receive relief from judgment in a court decision. It took the Judge two hours to explain the basis for his decision, but in the end, the relief was granted for the defense.