Criminal
Feb. 10, 2007
22 Years Later, Conviction Reversed
Determining that a key witness lied to police 22 years ago, a judge on Thursday reversed the murder conviction of a 40-year-old man who spent his entire adult life behind bars.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
LOS ANGELES - Determining that a key witness lied to police 22 years ago, a judge on Thursday reversed the murder conviction of a 40-year-old man who spent his entire adult life behind bars.
Timothy Atkins was ordered released from prison following the ruling. Family members in the courtroom erupted into cheers before Los Angeles Judge Michael A....
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