They Were Accused Of Rape And Jailed For One Year Even Though DNA Proved Their Innocence. They’re Now Suing.

Two black teenagers were jailed for nearly one year in Richland County, South Carolina after being charged with rape. They remained in prison even after DNA evidence proved they didn’t commit the crime and months after another man was charged with the crime.

The rape occurred on August 5, 2015. A woman called police saying her neighbor appeared at her home naked, terrified, and bleeding, FITSNews reported, based on court documents. The victim said she was sleeping on her couch and woke up to find two men in her apartment. She couldn’t see them clearly, but said they raped her and stole two money orders from her.