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Tennessee exonerees mark International Wrongful Conviction Day with billboard display in Nashville
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kelsey Gibbs , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· October 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points This display is part of an effort to raise awareness about wrongful convictions. Faces of people who spent years in prison for crimes they claim they did not commit are being displayed.
Faces of people who spent years in prison for crimes they claim they did not commit are being displayed. This display is part of an effort to raise awareness about wrongful convictions. A digital billboard typically used for other purposes now features these individuals.
The display brings attention to the issue of people being imprisoned and later cleared. It is also a moment for those affected to think about their experiences.
Further details about this awareness effort are available from the source, including the stories of those involved and the organization behind the display.
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Category: safety ·
Published: October 3, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
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What is this story about? Faces of people who spent years in prison for crimes they claim they did not commit are being displayed. This display is part of an effort to raise awareness about wrongful convictions. A digital…
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