"Wrongfully Convicted Chicago Man Released After 12 Years in Prison"

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Darien Harris, who spent 12 years in prison for a murder he maintained he did not commit, had all charges dropped and was released after it was discovered that the star witness who identified him as the shooter was legally blind. Harris, who was just a week away from graduating high school when he was implicated in the 2011 shooting, was exonerated in July but remained in custody until now. His release comes after another wrongful conviction case in Chicago, highlighting the need for justice reform.
- Darien Harris, Chicago suspect in murder of Rondell Moore, has all charges dropped, released WLS-TV
- Man convicted of murder based on blind witness' testimony wins freedom Chicago Tribune
- Exonerated Chicago man walks free after spending 12 years behind bars FOX 32 Chicago
- Darien Harris freed after being exonerated of murder conviction CBS Chicago
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