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Throughout his incarceration, Derek became deeply invested in understanding the law, reading extensively and studying legal cases in the prison library. His dedication paid off; after years of legal battles, an appellate court reversed his conviction in 1987 on the grounds that the judge had erred in admitting improper evidence, and Derek was finally released after over six years in prison.
The Shadow of Louis Scarcella: A Rogue Cop's Trail of Injustice
Yet, Derek’s ordeal was far from over. Innocent or not, he soon encountered Louis Scarcella, a police officer with a notorious reputation. Scarcella believed Derek should have served more time and, eight months after Derek's release, re-arrested him in Connecticut under false pretenses, accusing him of murder once more.