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Freed Wilson Set on College

Determined to "succeed in life" after two years behind bars for teen sex conviction

By Jane Yager, Newser Staff

Posted Oct 27, 2007 6:54 AM CDT

(Newser) – "I've got a new life," Genarlow Wilson said yesterday as he left prison after two years behind bars for a teen sex conviction. "You will not be disappointed," he vowed to his supporters. "I plan on succeeding in life."... Read full story »

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Freed Wilson Set on College

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