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'I always knew the truth': Man falsely imprisoned for 18 years exonerated of O.C. robbery
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· August 22, 2026
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Key points The man, Guy Miles, has been cleared of the charges. A man who spent 18 years in prison has been exonerated of a robbery.
A man who spent 18 years in prison has been exonerated of a robbery. His conviction was based in part on false testimony from two eyewitnesses. Despite this, five people had testified that he was elsewhere at the time of the crime.
The man, Guy Miles, has been cleared of the charges. Details of his case are available from the source.
Further information about the circumstances of his exoneration can be found in the original report.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 22, 2026 ·
Source: Los Angeles Times - California ·
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