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Rubin "Hurricane" Carter
Gallery: A History of Athletes Catching Murder Charges
By Angel Diaz, Ralph Warner | Jan 22, 2013 | 12:32 pm | Permalink
Rubin "Hurricane" Carter
Sport: Boxing
Year: 1966
Murder Charges: The triple homicide of three white bar patrons.
Outcome: The Hurricane was wrongfully sentenced to life in prison in 1967. His conviction was overturned and he was released in 1985 by the federal court due to lack of evidence.
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