Advertisement Continue reading the main storyMore than a decade after their conviction, the five men, all of whom are black or Hispanic, were exonerated. This year, after her students asked if they could meet the men, Mr. Richardson spoke to their class. Mr. Gil said they wondered: “Did they ever get a high school diploma? Newsletter Sign Up Continue reading the main story Please verify you're not a robot by clicking the box. After the valedictorian had spoken and awards had been distributed for achievement in subjects like history, science and physical education, Mr. Gil stood at the lectern to introduce Mr. Richardson, Mr. Salaam and Mr. Santana.

Source: New York Times June 27, 2017 01:18 UTC