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Dallas, Texas / Adams Case #120601

ABC Evening News for Wednesday, Feb 15, 1989
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(Studio: Peter Jennings ) 1977 conviction of Randall Adams for murder of Dallas, Texas, policeman recalled. Report introduced.

(Eastland, Texas: Al Dale) Possibility that Adams may be released from prison due to investigation behind film maker Errol Morris's documentary "The Thin Blue Line "reported; scenes shown. [ADAMS - comments.] [MORRIS - explains growing to feel Adams did not have fair trial.] [ADAMS - explains how Morris gathered facts.] [MORRIS - hopes for justice in case.] [ADAMS - says he wants to go home.]

Reporter(s):
Dale, Al;
Jennings, Peter
Duration:
00:03:00

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