A Chicago man has graduated from law school years after he was exonerated for a rape conviction that led to a 28-year prison sentence.
Jarrett Adams spent a decade in prison and began his quest for higher education shortly after his release, first at community college and later at Roosevelt University. He graduated from Loyola University with a law degree on Saturday and says he wants to help others who are in similar situations.
Adams says his desire to become an attorney was fueled by the failings of his attorney, and the influence of his cell mate, who was a jailhouse lawyer.
Adams says he knew he wanted to be a lawyer because he felt he would be an aggressive advocate for his clients.
