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Preview: Guilty until Proven Innocent

48 Hours

  • Feb 1, 2017
  • 0:51
  • Short

Two friends convicted of rape, claiming neither did it. Their families stuck by them. Now, more than 20 years later, a new DNA test will change everything. "48 Hours" correspondent Maureen Maher investigates Saturday, Feb. 4 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.

Brief Summary

A wrongful conviction case reveals the impact of race and DNA evidence in a 25-year struggle for justice.

Key points

  • A Life Altered by Injustice. A man reflects on the devastating impact of wrongful conviction and lost time with family.
  • The Power of DNA Evidence. The pivotal role of DNA in proving innocence after years of struggle.

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