Former Kentucky Basketball player Tom Payne granted parole
After serving more than 30 years in prison, Tom Payne is about to be a free man.
According to LEX18, Payne, the first African-American to play basketball for the University of Kentucky, has been granted parole after serving three decades for multiple sexual assaults. Payne has repeatedly expressed remorse for his actions, and hopes his story can be an inspiration to others trying to get their life back on track.
“I want to show that a man can be redeemed,” Payne told the parole board in 2016. “A man can come out of here and live a decent life.”
His request then was denied, but now, he’s got a chance at freedom. As Nancy Cox shared, it was an emotional moment at the Kentucky State Reformatory in La Grange:
Tom Payne’s stunned reaction after hearing he’s been granted his freedom. @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/x6lApx3Wuz
— Nancy Cox (@NancyCoxLex18) November 20, 2018
Tom Payne waved to those in room, walked down hall proclaiming, “Thank you, Jesus!” @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/uKpNGtButs
— Nancy Cox (@NancyCoxLex18) November 20, 2018
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