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By Innocence Staff
Jonathan Smith was released from Talbot County DOC Wednesday, April 21, 2021 after 21 years of wrongful incarceration. He was greeted by his two sons, Jonathan pictured here picking him up. Photo: Eric Kayne/AP Images for the Innocence Project.
(April 21, 2021 – Easton, Maryland) Today Jonathan Smith, Sr. was freed after nearly 21 years in prison for a murder he did not commit. Mr. Smith entered a conditional
Alford plea, under which he expressly maintains his innocence. The terms of the plea allow Mr. Smith to appeal earlier decisions in his case, including Mr. Smith’s position that all charges against him must be dismissed.