Judge tosses conviction of NYC man jailed since 1980 for hurling grenade at cops — because it wasn’t explosive
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A judge has tossed the conviction of a man who has been jailed since 1980 for hurling a grenade at police, citing that the grenade was not explosive. However, reports are unclear on the specifics of the case, with some outlets mentioning the Malcolm X murder case and others referencing different cases and individuals. It appears that multiple individuals have had their convictions tossed after decades in prison, with some set to receive settlements, but the details of each case are not consistent across reports.
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