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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Russ Bynum and Terry Spencer

Exonerated man looked forward to college after prison. A deputy killed him during a traffic stop

Innocence Project of Florida

Leonard Cure tried to make up for the 16 years he lost imprisoned in Florida after being wrongfully convicted of armed robbery in 2004. Since being freed three years ago, he gave inspirational talks to high school students, worked a security job and, at age 53, was considering college after buying a home.

Then a Georgia sheriff's deputy pulled Cure over Monday along Interstate 95, just north of the Florida line. Authorities say Cure had been speeding at more than 90 mph (145 kph), and faced arrest for reckless driving. Instead of going to jail, he ended up dead.

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