Jimmie Gardner

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June 4, 2016

A federal judge ordered Jimmie Grdner, a former professional baseball player, released from prison based on false evidence being given by the state of West Virginia’s chief serologist. (Staff Photo: Chaunte’l Powell)

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Jimmie Gardner, a Dawson native who played in the Chicago Cubs’ minor league system, was ordered released from prison after 27 years by a federal judge.

Jimmie Gardner is back at home, in Albany, after spending 27 years in a West Virginia prison for crimes Gardner said he didn’t commit. A federal judge ordered Gardner’s release after reviewing his case. (Staff Photo: Chaunte’l Powell)

A federal court judge ordered that Jimmie Gardner’s conviction for sexual assault and robbery be vacated and the he either be given a new trial or released. (Staff Photo: Chaunte’l Powell)

Jimmie Gardner says his family, including cousin Mahalia Williams, has remained his “rock” throughout his ordeal in the West Virginia prison system. (Staff Photo: Chaunte’l Powell)

Jimmie Gardner has been able to enjoy time with his family, like his mother, Gladys, and his nephew, Landon Sims, since being released from prison on April 1. (Staff Photo: Chaunte’l Powell)

Jimmie Gardner spends some quality time with, from left, cousin Mahalia Williams, mom Gladys Gardner and nephew Landon Sims after spending 27 years in a West Virginia prison. (Staff Photo: Chaunte’l Powell)

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