Harry Ruiz to have murder conviction quashed after 25 years in prison

6 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Apr 28

A New York judge is set to overturn Ruiz's conviction following a review revealing new evidence, including thousands of dollars paid to the mother of the key eyewitness.
Ruiz has spent 25 years incarcerated for the murder, but the evidence suggests prosecutors may have withheld crucial information during the original trial.
The case highlights concerns about prosecutorial conduct and the reliability of witness testimony, raising broader questions about justice and wrongful convictions in the US legal system.

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