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Artis Whitehead, second from left, speaks with reporters about a lawsuit filed against the city of Memphis and 10 police officers over his wrongful conviction in the 2002 robbery of a music club on Monday, Dec. 16, in Memphis, Tenn.

Artis Whitehead, second from left, speaks with reporters about a lawsuit filed against the city of Memphis and 10 police officers over his wrongful conviction in the 2002 robbery of a music club on Monday, Dec. 16, in Memphis, Tenn.

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Man sues city of Memphis and police officers for wrongful conviction in music club robbery

A man who spent more than 20 years behind bars before he was exonerated of robbing a Memphis music club is suing the city and 10 police officers, alleging they made up evidence that led to his wrongful conviction and lengthy prison sentence.