Faith and DNA free Ronald Cotton after 11 years
Jennifer Thompson confronts her conviction that Ronald Cotton raped her in a case later overturned by DNA testing. Cotton's release follows a long fight for justice, forgiveness, and settlement. Thompson and Cotton meet, forging an unlikely friendship as they advocate against wrongful imprisonment and for reform.
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University of North Carolina
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Gunman shoots at Roanoke gay bar killing patron
Police say Ronald Edward Gay, 53, walked into the Backstreet Cafe and opened fire after asking for directions to the nearest gay bar. One man, Danny Lee Overstreet, 43, died at the scene. six others were wounded, with five hospitalized. Gay is charged with murder, held without bail. investigators call it a hate crime.
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Darlene Overstreet
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