He was released in 2012.

Whitfield maintains he was wrongfully jailed.

John ‘Divine G’ Whitfield and Clarence Maclin pose on a red carpet.

John ‘Divine G’ Whitfield and Clarence Maclin attend The National Board of Review Awards Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on Jan. 7, 2025 in New York City.Astrida Valigorsky/WireImage

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Paul Raci, Sean San Jose, Colman Domingo, Sean Johnson and Mosi Eagle in ‘Sing Sing’ (2023). (A24/Courtesy Everett Collection)A24/Courtesy Everett Collection