Exoneration
McKinney was released in January 2000 when new evidence was revealed that exonerated him. Two other men admitted their guilt for the crime and two of the eyewitnesses that identified him as the gunman recanted their testimonies.
Leaving prison after more than 19 years, he received a $1,000,000 settlement from his wrongful conviction lawsuit.
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