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Amazon Lawyers Secure Exoneration for Man After 14 Years

12/31/2025

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Jason Lively was exonerated after spending 14 years in a West Virginia prison for a crime he did not commit, with Amazon lawyers playing a key role in the case.
The pro bono legal team led the effort to prove his innocence.
The case highlights the impact of corporate legal support in addressing wrongful convictions.

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Story summary

Jason Lively was exonerated after spending 14 years in a West Virginia prison for a crime he did not commit, with Amazon lawyers playing a key role in the case.
The pro bono legal team led the effort to prove his innocence.
The case highlights the impact of corporate legal support in addressing wrongful convictions.