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Man's 15-Year Sentence Overturned, Set for Release

Marcus Taylor, sentenced to fifteen years for a crime with a maximum of five, is set for release after Governor Reeves grants clemency. A legal battle ensued due to a missed deadline for post-conviction relief. Taylors original sentence was deemed illegal, highlighting the significance of legal deadlines and judicial review.

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