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Criminal

Oct. 12, 1999

Man Freed After 15 Years Sues DA

BAKERSFIELD - A Bakersfield man set free after 15 years in prison by a judge who ruled prosecutors failed to turn over key evidence during his trial has filed a civil rights lawsuit in federal court.

By Tamara Koehler
Special to the Daily Journal
        BAKERSFIELD - A Bakersfield man set free after 15 years in prison by a judge who ruled prosecutors failed to turn over key evidence during his trial has filed a civil rights lawsuit in federal court.
        Jeffrey Modahl is seeking compensatory and puni...

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