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Innocent Man Free After 35 Years in Prison

After more than three decades in prison, a Florida man was set free Thursday after a DNA test showed he did not kidnap and rape a

Bain was 19 when he was convicted on charges of kidnapping, burglary and strong-arm rape. He received a life sentence. He's going home for the first time in 35 years.

Polk County State Attorney Jerry Hill told the judge that DNA testing had excluded Bain from the crime.

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"He's just not connected with this particular incident," Hill said.

"Mr. Bain, I'm now signing the order, sir," the judge said, referring to an order vacating the judgment and sentence.

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"You are a free man. Congratulations," he said, and the courtroom erupted into applause.

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