Man wrongly convicted discusses his case with lawyers, students

URBANA – Jerry Miller has every right to be angry, bitter and ugly for serving almost 25 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. Outwardly, he's not any of those things.

"If you just be realistic about life, what in life is perfect?" the 50-year-old man asked a room full of defense attorneys. "Struggle makes character."

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