Robert Jones (convict)

Robert Jones is an American man who was convicted for rape and manslaughter, following the murder of British tourist Julie Stott in New Orleans in 1992.[1][2] He served 23 years of a life sentence before being released from Louisiana State Penitentiary, after his conviction was overturned by the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal.[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ "Man 'wrongly' jailed for decades for killing UK tourist". BBC News. 28 October 2015. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
  2. ↑ "BBC World News Uncovers Possible Miscarriage of Justice in Louisiana". News On News. 30 October 2015. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
  3. ↑ Lane, Emily (21 October 2015). "Robert Jones back in court ahead of retrial in 1992 French Quarter rape, robbery". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
  4. ↑ Masson, Rob (21 November 2015). "Robert Jones walks free for first time in 23 years". Fox8. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
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