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id: 280a7266f2
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-12 05:19 CST
updated: 2026-11-12 05:19 CST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Judge recuses from case of man DA says was wrongly convicted

The DA says a man spent 20 years behind bars for a murder he didn't commit. Judge Lee Coffee recused last week and the case was reassigned.

Section: [Public Safety](/memphis/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Lee Coffee](/memphis/wiki/lee-coffee.md)

## Coverage

- [WREG News Channel 3 (CBS)](https://wreg.com/news/local/man-d-a-says-was-wrongly-convicted-of-murder-returns-to-court/), 2026-11-12 05:19 CST: Another setback for man DA says was wrongfully convicted

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