Rubin Carter, also known as the 'Hurricane', who was wrongly convicted of murder which was a huge example of racial injustice, died in his sleep on April 20.
Rubin Carter, who was wrongly convicted of murder which was a huge example of racial injustice, died in his sleep on April 20.
Rubin 'The Hurricane' Carter
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Rubin Carter spent 19 years in jail after being convicted for three different murders (1967 and 1976). He was then set free in the year 1985.
Rubin Carter never became a world champion but has a record of 27-12-1 including 19 knockouts.
A Hollywood movie, 'The Hurricane' made in 1999, was based on his real-life story and starred actor Denzel Washington in the title role.
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