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Coverage dated August 27, 2025

Alabama man on death row for 31 years granted new trial by federal judge

Headline from CBS News

A federal judge has ordered a new trial for an Alabama man on death row who argued that DNA evidence shows he's innocent.

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  1. MyNorthwest

    Judge orders new trial for Alabama man who has been on death row for 31 years (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A federal judge has ordered a new trial for an Alabama death row inmate after tests showed it was another man's DNA on the victim's

  2. The Boston Globe

    Judge orders new trial for Alabama man on death row for 31 years (opens The Boston Globe)

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    A federal judge ordered a new trial for an Alabama death row inmate after tests showed it was another man’s DNA on the victim’s body.

  3. CBS News

    Alabama man on death row for 31 years granted new trial by federal judge (opens CBS News)

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    A federal judge has ordered a new trial for an Alabama man on death row who argued that DNA evidence shows he's innocent.

  4. New York Post

    Alabama death row inmate Christopher Barbour receives new trial from judge after 31 years (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    A federal judge has ordered a new trial for an Alabama death row inmate after tests showed it was another man’s DNA on the victim’s body.

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