"Long-awaited Justice: Minnesota Man Exonerated After 20 Years in Prison"
Marvin Haynes, a Minnesota man, has been released from prison after spending nearly two decades behind bars for a wrongful murder conviction. The Hennepin County Judge ruled that the evidence used in the case was unreliable and "constitutionally improper." Haynes, who was only 16 at the time of the crime, was convicted based on eyewitness identification. The Hennepin County Attorney's Office acknowledged the violation of Haynes' constitutional rights and expressed regret for the injustice. Haynes plans to rebuild his life and reconnect with his family after his release. The case highlights the issue of eyewitness misidentification, which contributes to a significant number of wrongful convictions.
