Prison records show a man convicted in a 1993 killing was one of 1,500 Oklahoma inmates released through a prison program.
The Oklahoman reports Antonio Ray Mason, who was convicted of second-degree murder, was set free in August. Prison officials say they restored his good behavior credits.
Oklahoma Department of Corrections says the Earned Credits program was established about 20 years ago and that it's being used now more than ever before. Inmates can earn credits for achievements like getting their GEDs that go toward their time served. It also can restore credits lost for behavior problems.
The program has raised some concern from officials, including state Rep. Aaron Stiles, who thinks the department wanted to save money by restoring the lost credits over the past few months. A Corrections Department spokeswoman has denied his claim.
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