In 1987, Newark resident, Stephen Brooks turned down an offer of seven years in prison in exchange for admitting he attacked a woman. Despite pleas by his family, he maintained his innocence and was convicted and sentenced to 50 years in prison.
Having now served 22 years he now is trying to bring in DNA evidence that he says will prove he is innocent of the crime. However, police and prosecutors say this evidence no longer exists.
“I don’t regret not taking that plea,” said Brooks, now 53, in a recent interview from East Jersey State Prison in Avenel. “You can’t make a deal for something you didn’t do.”
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