Vindicated: Thomas Haynesworth's Road to Exoneration

His journey from conviction to redemption.

Humble Beginnings - A photo of Thomas Haynesworth as a child. (Photo: BET)

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Humble Beginnings - A photo of Thomas Haynesworth as a child. (Photo: BET)

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Unfortunate Events - A side by side mug shot of Thomas Haynesworth and the man who actually committed the crimes Thomas was charged with, Leon Davis. (Photo: BET)

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Unfortunate Events - A side by side mug shot of Thomas Haynesworth and the man who actually committed the crimes Thomas was charged with, Leon Davis. (Photo: BET)

A History of Unfairness - Richmond, VA (where Thomas grew up) was once a hub for the slave trade in the United States. Many believe that this history caused the unjust law system within the state.(Photo: BET)

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A History of Unfairness - Richmond, VA (where Thomas grew up) was once a hub for the slave trade in the United States. Many believe that this history caused the unjust law system within the state.(Photo: BET)

Seredipity - A photo of Thomas Haynesworth's neighborhood friend, Troy Hopkins who was also wrongly convicted of a crime. (Photo: BET)

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Seredipity - A photo of Thomas Haynesworth's neighborhood friend, Troy Hopkins who was also wrongly convicted of a crime. (Photo: BET)

Change Comes - A shift in the case occurs when Thomas Haynesworth enlists the help of The Innocence Project, which causes the governor to order DNA results to help in Thomas' case.  (Photo: BET)

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Change Comes - A shift in the case occurs when Thomas Haynesworth enlists the help of The Innocence Project, which causes the governor to order DNA results to help in Thomas' case.  (Photo: BET)

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Public Records - Word of Thomas' action to fight back spreads across Richmond and gets press attention.   (Photo: BET)

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Public Records - Word of Thomas' action to fight back spreads across Richmond and gets press attention. (Photo: BET)

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Free At Last - Shortly after Thomas' release he had a chance to sit down and enjoy his family.  (Photo: BET)

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Free At Last - Shortly after Thomas' release he had a chance to sit down and enjoy his family. (Photo: BET)

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The Stuggle Continues - Even after being released Thomas still had many hurdles to face. We wish Thomas much success as he embarks on his new journey through life.   (Photo: BET)

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The Stuggle Continues - Even after being released Thomas still had many hurdles to face. We wish Thomas much success as he embarks on his new journey through life. (Photo: BET)

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