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Former death row inmate ordered released from prison

Judge overturned conviction, ruling that prosecutors hid evidence

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Va. — A former death row inmate is getting out of prison.

Justin Wolfe’s mother calls it a Christmas gift.

Wolfe was convicted in a murder for hire scheme and sentenced to death row 10 years ago. Last year, a federal judge overturned the conviction, ruling that Prince William County prosecutors hid evidence that would have undermined their case.

Full story: Justin Wolfe, Former Death Row Inmate, Ordered Released From Prison