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Another Philly ‘sex for lies’ conviction has been overturned, freeing a man after 41 years

Andre Harvey, imprisoned 41 years for a murder in North Philadelphia — a conviction tainted by a police “sex for lies” scheme exposed in an Inquirer investigation — was freed Wednesday.

Andre “Shakur” Harvey is reunited with his mother, Katie Robinson, 86. The family surprised her with his homecoming party Thursday, October 10, 2024.
Andre “Shakur” Harvey is reunited with his mother, Katie Robinson, 86. The family surprised her with his homecoming party Thursday, October 10, 2024. Read moreSteven M. Falk / Staff Photographer
    by Samantha Melamed
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