He Was Exonerated in a Murder and Elected to Office. He May Never Serve.
Calvin Duncan, who became a lawyer and an advocate for incarcerated people, was recently elected criminal court clerk in New Orleans. Lawmakers are racing to eliminate the role. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: False Arrests, Convictions and Imprisonments
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Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/us/calvin-duncan-new-orleans-election.html