Wrongfully convicted man exonerated after spending over 3 decades in Texas prison

A Texas man who spent 34 years in prison after being wrongfully convicted was exonerated on Thursday. Benjamin Spencer was convicted of robbery and murder in 1987. His conviction was overturned after witnesses were found to have given false testimony.

Spencer spoke in court, thanking his legal team and asking people to remember the victim who lost his life almost 40 years ago.

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[karenhammer]

The persons who gave false testimony should be held accountable

[ericcaldwell]

What a man. 34 year and he carries himself like that .... Class

[qhikpxq]

And still, after spending 34 years in prison, this innocent man shows his compassion by asking for everyone to remember the family that lost a loved one to this murder. I have the utmost respect and love for him.

[ConnieKeen-zpfk]

59 years old
34 years of his life lost.
This man cares about the family who lost their loved one and the man who was killed.
The power of God shows through this man.

[rosepeacock]

What a man of character and compassion.

[drea]

What a man .nothing about the injustice he suffered, no bitterness, no hatred, no anger .

[littlebrookreader]

59 years old. What a fine man. Wrongly convicted. Falsely accused. Speaking to the plight of others also harmed. 34 YEARS … ALMOST 3 1/2 DECADES OF HIS LIFE, HIS FAMILY - THIER LIVES. This is a picture of inner greatness, greatness of spirit.

[jjjoannides]

Gentleman demonstrates such grace asking the public not to forget the victims family who didn’t get justice

[julietmckenzie]

This man is the embodiment of dignity, compassion and humanity.

[Alan]

34 years of hell and yet he wasn’t angry or bitter, he just wanted the real criminal to be brought to justice so that the family who lost their loved one can finally be at peace. What a humble man, I wish the best for him 😢❤

[Iggy]

Even after spending decades in prison as an innocent man he brought attention the family that lost a loved one and that justice had not been served yet. This is an example of true humility.

[johnkeating]

A man that has a much higher sense of morality than those who took thirty four years of his life. God Bless him and I hope he finds peace.

[JevonMusicGroup]

He's a better man than me. After all that, not only did he not seem angry... but he also focused on others' pain and suffering.

[charliewilson]

It takes a big man to get up and say that after he lost 34 years of his life in the worst place in the world. God bless him, I hope he gets millions from Texas.

[victoriabushnell]

The person that who made false testimony should be held accountable

[OuroBoros]

This man who spent 34 years wrongfully locked up, talks and walks with such grace. You can tell that’s a strong man. My heart goes out to the deceased victim and his family, as well as this man and all his relatives.

[TheMcInator]

Extremely sad such a good man lost his freedom for 34 years yet showed such empathy for the family and victim that lost their life

[overwithitall]

Wow, that man is amazing. He could have been so full of happiness for himself but still remembered others were hurt. He is what the world needs more of.

[douglastillman]

He is a living example of grace, forgiveness and dignity

[qjbbmvl]

A man among men. He’s a leader and perfect example of grace and kindness