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Philly man claims he's innocent of 1991 killing. Courts say it's too late

Eric Riddick was sentenced to life in prison for a 1991 shooting death in Southwest Philadelphia. He and his family contend he's innocent. One issue is the state's narrow window for bringing forward new evidence.

Christine Riddick, mother of Eric Riddick, demonstrates outside the District Attorney’s Office in Center City. She, her son, and others contend he has been imprisoned for a murder he did not commit.
Christine Riddick, mother of Eric Riddick, demonstrates outside the District Attorney’s Office in Center City. She, her son, and others contend he has been imprisoned for a murder he did not commit.Read moreJOSE F. MORENO / Staff Photographer
    by Julie Shaw
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