Black Man Freed After 33 Years In Prison Because Of A Cop's Lie Sues Chicago For $66M In Damages


Robert Smith spent 33 years in prison based on a lie told by a Chicago police lieutenant who would later become Chicago’s Police Superintendent.

Robert Smith was convicted and sentenced to life for a 1987 double homicide. He was primarily convicted on the testimony of Philip Cline, who said Smith confessed to the murders. A judge overturned Smith’s conviction in 2020. He’s now suing the city for wrongful conviction.

Dan Hinkel, an Investigative reporter with Better Government Association, spoke with Roland Martin during Friday’s edition of #RolandMartinUnfiltered and detailed how all of this unfolded.

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