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Man executed for rape, murder 21 years ago cleared

A Chinese executed 21 years ago for alleged murder and rape, has been proclaimed innocent.

China’s highest court announced Friday as it overturned the 1995 conviction .

The Supreme People’s Court ruled that testimony in the trial of Nie Shubin, then 20 years old,  was “unclear, and the evidence insufficient” and reversed the verdict.

Nie Shubin’s dad and sister cry after the new verdict
Nie Shubin’s dad and sister cry after the new verdict

It apologized to Nie’s family, which has campaigned to clear his name, and advised the family on seeking compensation.

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Nie,  a Hebei province farmer, was executed by firing squad after he was convicted of raping and murdering a woman and a provincial court dismissed his appeal.

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