Walter Smith ~Street Soldiers

Wrongfully incarcerated for 11 years, Walter Smith was the first person to file a formal motion seeking DNA testing from prison September 13, 1988, eventually exonerated and freed December 6, 1996. Having spoken before 2000 adult and youth audiences Walter is also a five time professional body building champion, community activist, a Columbus City Schools Consultant and author. In 2008, Walter received outstanding achievement awards from: The National Council of Negro Women, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, The Columbus Association of Black Journalists and Lifeline of Ohio Organ and Tissue Donation. Walter continues to impact the lives of others.