"Minnesota Man Exonerated After Nearly Two Decades Behind Bars"

Marvin Haynes, who was wrongfully convicted of first-degree murder in 2004, has been released from prison after spending nearly 20 years behind bars. The case against him relied heavily on eyewitness testimony, but one witness later admitted to not getting a good look at the suspect, and another recanted his testimony. Following a review of the case, the Hennepin County Attorney's Office agreed that Haynes' right to due process was violated, leading to the vacating of his conviction. The county attorney apologized to Haynes for the harm caused and acknowledged the trauma experienced by all those impacted by the wrongful prosecution.