PHOTOS: Wrongfully convicted man freed after 23 years

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PHOTOS: Wrongfully convicted man freed after 23 years

122021 Grovetown: Devonia Inman is embraced by his mother Dinah Ray, and stepfather, David Ray, after being released from custody at Augusta State Medical Prison (background) having served 23 years in prison for a wrongful conviction on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Grovetown. His charges were dismissed in a murder case. At left is his son Travenski Jackson and grandaughter Alona. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”`

122021 Grovetown: Devonia Inman hugs his son Travenski Jaskson (center) outside Augusta State Medical Prison being released from custody after serving 23 years in prison for a wrongful conviction on Monday, Dec 20, 2021, in Grovetown. His charges were dismissed in a murder case. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”`

122021 Grovetown: Devonia Inman hugs his tearfu, mother Dinah Ray after walking away from Augusta State Medical Prison being released from custody after serving 23 years in prison for a wrongful conviction on Monday, Dec 20, 2021, in Grovetown. His charges were dismissed in a murder case. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”`

122021 Grovetown: Devonia Inman kisses his 3-year-old grandaugher Alona Jackson as he walks away from Augusta State Medical Prison being released from custody after serving 23 years in prison for a wrongful conviction on Monday, Dec 20, 2021, in Grovetown. His charges were dismissed in a murder case. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”`

122021 Grovetown: Devonia Inman (center wearing mask) is led past rows of barbed wire to freedom out of the Augusta State Medical Prison being released from custody after serving 23 years in prison for a wrongful conviction on Monday, Dec 20, 2021, in Grovetown. His charges were dismissed in a murder case. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”`

122021 Grovetown: Devonia Inman is embraced by his mother Dinah Ray as ge walks away from Augusta State Medical Prison being released from custody after serving 23 years in prison for a wrongful conviction on Monday, Dec 20, 2021, in Grovetown. His charges were dismissed in a murder case after a judge found prosecuters withheld critical evidence in the case. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”`

122021 Grovetown: Devonia Inman gives the thumbs up as he is driven away from Augusta State Medical Prison with his 3-year old grandaughter Alona Jackson after being released from custody after serving 23 years in prison for a wrongful conviction on Monday, Dec 20, 2021, in Grovetown. His charges were dismissed in a murder case. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”`

122021 Grovetown: Devonia Inman (center) hugs his tearful, mother Dinah Ray and stepfather David Ray after walking away from Augusta State Medical Prison being released from custody after serving 23 years in prison for a wrongful conviction on Monday, Dec 20, 2021, in Grovetown. His charges were dismissed in a murder case. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”`

122021 Grovetown: Devonia Inman manages a smile after walking away from Augusta State Medical Prison being released from custody after serving 23 years in prison for a wrongful conviction on Monday, Dec 20, 2021, in Grovetown. His charges were dismissed in a murder case. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”`

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122021 Grovetown: Devonia Inman is embraced by his mother Dinah Ray, and stepfather, David Ray, after being released from custody at Augusta State Medical Prison (background) having served 23 years in prison for a wrongful conviction on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Grovetown. His charges were dismissed in a murder case. At left is his son Travenski Jackson and grandaughter Alona. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”`

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