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Info About Lincoln Burrows

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Lincoln Burrows is the second major protagonist of the television series "Prison Break", and it is portrayed by Dominic Purcell. Burrows is the brother of the other main character, Michael Scofield. Lincoln Burrows was wrongfully accused of the murder of the vice president's brother, Terrence Steadman.

As a result, Burrows has been sentenced to death, and his brother Michael, is determined to help him get out of prison and evade the death sentence. Michael enters the same prison as Lincoln, and together they devise plans to escape. Burrows is featured in every episode of "Prison Break" as he plays a major role, especially in showing the development of the brothers' relationship. Eventually, Burrows escapes from prison and attempts to evade the authorities as a fugities, although the charges against him are later lifted.