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August 7, 2018

Former Black Panther Robert Seth Hayes Freed After 45 Years Behind Bars
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And in New York, former Black Panther Robert Seth Hayes has been
released from prison after 45 years behind bars. He was convicted of the
1973 killing of a New York City transit officer. He has been eligible
for parole since 1998, but had been denied parole 10 times before
finally being set free.