Georgia's Supreme Court on Friday ordered the release of a young man who has been imprisoned for more than two years for having consensual oral sex with another teenager. The court ruled 4-3 that Genarlow Wilson's 10-year sentence was cruel and unusual punishment.

We're still pretty amazed that the decision was 4-3, but whichever: A wrong has been made right, albeit a bit late. And Thompson's story — and ESPN promotional blitz that followed it — surely had an effect. Sometimes, power is used effectively and justly. Sometimes.

Genarlow Free [We Suck At Sports]
Outrageous Injustice [ESPN]

It's slightly more complicated than that; you can read the story yourself for all the major details. But without question, it's a travesty of the highest order, so much so that even Mark Cuban is getting involved, and he's usually so meek and submissive. If you read the story and feel it's as ridiculous as we think any normal person would, check out WilsonAppeal.com, which shows how you can help.

Why Is Genarlow Wilson In Prison? [ESPN]
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