| Source | CBS Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | April 27, 2026, 1 a.m. |
| Last Updated | April 27, 2026, 1 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/man-fighting-to-clear-name-convicted-of-sexual-assault-in-japan/ |
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A northwest Indiana man trapped in Japan for four years, fighting to clear his
name.
Christopher Payne was convicted of sexually assaulting a Japanese woman, in a
case that hinged heavily on DNA evidence.
There are so many issues with the DNA evidence in the case that Payne's
conviction has been o...