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California man who was exonerated after 20 years in prison launches bid for Congress

Summary by Ground News
Francisco “Franky” Carrillo was wrongly convicted of committing a 1991 murder at the age of 16 and spent two decades in prison trying to prove his innocence before being exonerated in 2011. Now, he is running against Rep. Mike Garcia (R-Calif.) in California’s 27th District as a Democrat.

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Exoneree featured in Netflix's 'The Innocence Files' launches campaign for Congress

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LA County man exonerated after 20 years in prison announces congressional bid

Francisco “Franky” Carrillo, who spent 20 years in prison before his murder conviction was overturned, has announced a campaign for Congress, challenging Republican Rep. Mike Garcia in northern L.A. County.

·Philadelphia, United States
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Wrongly convicted man Francisco "Franky" Carrillo, featured in 'The Innocence Files,' running for LA County Congressional seat

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·Los Angeles, United States
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California man who was exonerated after 20 years in prison launches bid for Congress

A man who spent 20 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit is now running for Congress in Southern California. Francisco “Franky” Carrillo was wrongly convicted of committing a 1991 murder at the age of 16 and spent two decades in prison trying to prove his innocence before being exonerated in 2011. Now,…

·Washington, United States
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Wrongfully Imprisoned for 20 Years, Exoneree Now Running for Congress

Once imprisoned for 20 years for a murder he didn’t commit, Francisco "Franky" Carrillo will now run to represent one of the nation’s most competitive congressional seats in California's 27th District.

·Los Angeles, United States
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Exoneree featured in Netflix's 'The Innocence Files' launches campaign for Congress

Francisco "Franky" Carrillo, who spent two decades behind bars and was featured in the Netflix series "The Innocence Files," is launching a campaign on Wednesday for California congressional seat targeted by Democrats trying to win back the US House.

·Raleigh, United States
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Wral News broke the news in Raleigh, United States on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
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