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CHESTER, Ill. — One of two brothers wrongfully convicted in the 1991 rape and murder of a suburban Chicago girl has been set free. James Harden, 36, was released Friday from Menard Correctional Center in southern Illinois. Attorney Craig Cooley said the other brother, Jonathan Barr, 34, will likely remain at the prison at least into next week.

A judge vacated their convictions this week based on newly tested DNA evidence.

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