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5 takeaways after judge orders Alabama to retry man convicted on bite mark evidence

Charles McCrory was sent to prison for his wife's murder 40 years ago. Now, a federal judge said his 1985 trial was unfair.

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AL.com· Sep 27, 12:15 PM5 takeaways after judge orders Alabama to retry man convicted on bite mark evidence

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