19 Feb Albert Woodfox, Last of the Angola Three, Is Free After 43 Years in Solitary Confinement

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Just moments ago, Albert Woodfox, the last remaining member of the Angola 3 still behind bars, was released from prison 43 years and 10 months after he was first put in a 6×9 foot solitary cell for a crime he did not commit. After decades of costly litigation, Louisiana State officials have at last acted in the interest of justice and reached an agreement that brings a long overdue end to this nightmare. Albert has maintained his innocence at every step, and today, on his 69th birthday, he will finally begin a new phase of his life as a free man. 

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Albert Woodfox holding copy of Vanguard promotional poster on Saturday February 20th