"Wrongfully Convicted Chicago Man Freed as Charges Dropped in Murder Case Involving Blind Witness"
Charges have been dropped against Darien Harris, a Chicago man who spent 12 years in prison for a murder conviction that relied heavily on the testimony of a legally blind witness. The witness, who suffered from advanced glaucoma, had limited visibility and surveillance video revealed inconsistencies in his account. Prosecutors initially planned to retry Harris but ultimately dropped the charges after a review of the evidence. Other issues with the case included a recanted statement from the alleged getaway driver and a gas station worker who claimed Harris was not involved. Harris, who maintained his innocence, was released from jail and reunited with his family just in time for the holidays.