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In photos: Greg Kelley's journey, from prison to freedom to EMU

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Greg Kelley, at 25 years old, is one of the newest members of the Eastern Michigan football team, after serving for more than three years in a Texas prison for a crime for which he was exonerated.
Greg Kelley, at 25 years old, is one of the newest members of the Eastern Michigan football team, after serving for more than three years in a Texas prison for a crime for which he was exonerated.
Clay Covin, EMU Athletics
Greg Kelley in prison in Huntsville, Texas, on May 31, 2017.
Greg Kelley in prison in Huntsville, Texas, on May 31, 2017.
Jay Janner, Austin American-Statesman
Greg Kelley, middle, and supporters wait for the verdict in his child-molestation trial July 15, 2014.
Greg Kelley, middle, and supporters wait for the verdict in his child-molestation trial July 15, 2014.
Jay Janner, Austin American-Statesman
Greg Kelley awaits the verdict in his molestation trial.
Greg Kelley awaits the verdict in his molestation trial.
Jay Janner, Austin American-Statesman
Douglass Kelley, center, speaks on behalf of his son Greg Kelley at a “Shine Your Light for Justice” rally July 21, 2014
Douglass Kelley, center, speaks on behalf of his son Greg Kelley at a “Shine Your Light for Justice” rally July 21, 2014
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Supporters of Greg Kelley at the “Shine Your Light for Justice” rally in July 2014.
Supporters of Greg Kelley at the “Shine Your Light for Justice” rally in July 2014.
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Greg Kelley is expected to play safety and special teams at Eastern Michigan.
Greg Kelley is expected to play safety and special teams at Eastern Michigan.
Clay Covin, EMU Athletics
Greg Kelley is escorted into the Williamson County Jail on June 6, 2017
Greg Kelley is escorted into the Williamson County Jail on June 6, 2017
Jay Janner, Austin American-Statesman
Greg Kelley makes his way into the Judge Donna King's courtroom Aug. 2, 2017.
Greg Kelley makes his way into the Judge Donna King's courtroom Aug. 2, 2017.
Ricardo B. Brazziell, Austin American-Statesman
Supporters gather early before a hearing in the Greg Kelley case Aug. 3, 2017
Supporters gather early before a hearing in the Greg Kelley case Aug. 3, 2017
Ralph Barrera, Austin American-Statesman
Greg Kelley talks to reporters upon his release on bond from the Williamson County Jail on Aug. 22, 2017.
Greg Kelley talks to reporters upon his release on bond from the Williamson County Jail on Aug. 22, 2017.
Jay Janner, Austin American-Statesman
Greg Kelley originally signed to play football at Texas-San Antonio, when he was in high school.
Greg Kelley originally signed to play football at Texas-San Antonio, when he was in high school.
Clay Covin, EMU Athletics
Greg Kelley shakes hand with Judge Donna King after he was formally exonerated Nov. 27, 2019.
Greg Kelley shakes hand with Judge Donna King after he was formally exonerated Nov. 27, 2019.
Ricardo Brazziell, American Austin-Statesman
Greg Kelley looks on as he waits for Judge Donna King to enter the courthouse Nov. 27, 2019.
Greg Kelley looks on as he waits for Judge Donna King to enter the courthouse Nov. 27, 2019.
Ricardo Brazziell, Austin American-Statesman
Gaebri Anderson hugs and kisses her future husband, Greg Kelley, as mother Rosa looks on.
Gaebri Anderson hugs and kisses her future husband, Greg Kelley, as mother Rosa looks on.
Ricardo Brazziell, Austin American-Statesman
Rosa Kelley holds a photo that her son, Greg Kelley, drew while he was in prison.
Rosa Kelley holds a photo that her son, Greg Kelley, drew while he was in prison.
Reshma Kirpalani, Austin American-Statesman
Greg Kelley came to Eastern Michigan because a relationship with defensive coordinator Neal Neathery.
Greg Kelley came to Eastern Michigan because a relationship with defensive coordinator Neal Neathery.
Clay Covin, EMU Athletics
Greg Kelley arrives to a Cedar Park (Texas) City Council meeting Nov. 14, 2019.
Greg Kelley arrives to a Cedar Park (Texas) City Council meeting Nov. 14, 2019.
Nick Wagner, Austin American-Statesman
Greg Kelley pleads to Cedar Park (Texas) City Council members to allow his mother, Rosa, time to speak during a meeting Nov. 14, 2019, following his conviction being overturned.
Greg Kelley pleads to Cedar Park (Texas) City Council members to allow his mother, Rosa, time to speak during a meeting Nov. 14, 2019, following his conviction being overturned.
Nick Wagner, Austin American-Statesman
Leander High School defensive back Greg Kelley, left, chases down Cedar Park tight end Chad Whitehead in the first quarter of a game Friday, Sept. 28, 2012.
Leander High School defensive back Greg Kelley, left, chases down Cedar Park tight end Chad Whitehead in the first quarter of a game Friday, Sept. 28, 2012.
Jay Janner, Austin American-Statesman
Leander's Greg Kelley (2), Martin Nwakamma (23) and Michael Epley (7) celebrate a defensive stop. All three players made verbal commitments to play college football.
Leander's Greg Kelley (2), Martin Nwakamma (23) and Michael Epley (7) celebrate a defensive stop. All three players made verbal commitments to play college football.
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Greg Kelley.
Greg Kelley.
Chris Covin, EMU Athletics