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Released after public pressure

Release the story ties to outside people speaking up for the person: media attention, a petition, a protest or vigil, a public campaign, or an elected official or other public figure intervening. Does NOT apply to release through ordinary process (a court order, a bond hearing or payment, a habeas ruling, a lawyer's filing) unless the story says outside advocacy or publicity is what brought it about.

Documented in 26 states. Every well-documented story coded this way, grouped by state. See what accompanies it →