Lovely Bones author apologises to man jailed after she accused him of rape

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The Lovely Bones author Alice Sebold said she is 'truly sorry' to Anthony Broadwater, who served 16 years in prison for the raping her when she was a student at Syracuse University in 1981

A leading American author has apologised for her part in the wrongful conviction of a man who has now been cleared of raping her four decades ago.Anthony Broadwater was arrested and jailed in 1981 and served 16 years in prison after being convicted of raping the woman when she was a student at Syracuse University.But his conviction was overturned last week when the case was re-examined by prosecutors. They found flaws in his arrest and trial.

 

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You’re 16 years too late

Now she must be convicted too. 🤷🏾‍♂️

Having falsely accused a man of rape, she should now be equally punished. Her weasel words won't bring back the prime years of an innocent man she stole. She should be appropriately charged & given the same 16 years inside.

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