Man wrongly convicted discusses his case with lawyers, students
By Mary Schenk
Wednesday October 8, 2008
Heather Coit/The News-Gazette
Jerry Miller, who was wrongly convicted of rape, robbery and kidnapping in a 1981 case, is now seeking a pardon from Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
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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