Texas man's murder conviction overturned after two decades based on false testimony

After 30 years in prison, L.A. man is found ‘factually innocent’ of gang murder

After being wrongfully imprisoned for 30 years for the shooting death of a teenager, a Los Angeles man is getting his name cleared. On Friday, April 18, a judge found Humberto “Beto” Duran, 51, factually innocent of a 1993 East L.A. gang murder. “I never thought this would happen because it’s easy to get locked up, and it’s hard to get out,” Duran told KTLA’s Angeli Kakade. “After so many years, 32 exactly, to hear from the judge that I’m actual…

Texas man's murder conviction overturned after two decades based on false testimony

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has overturned Joe David Padron's murder conviction after he spent two decades in prison for a crime he says he didn't commit.Padron was sentenced to life in prison for a double murder that occurred in 2002. Despite facing the death penalty, he consistently maintained his innocence."They offered me first it was 50 years. I said no. 50 years for what? They said well you're gonna sign for 50 years. Just admit th…

This Man Was Exonerated After Being Falsely Convicted for Murder. This DA Wants Him Back Behind Bars.

Man who served 30 years in prison for murder he didn't commit is factually innocent

After spending more than 30 years behind bars for a murder he did not commit, Humberto Duran finally got a formal apology for being wrongly convicted.

Humberto Durán was 18 when he was convicted of Albert González’ shooting death in 1993. After spending more than 30 years behind bars for a murder he did not commit, Durán finally received a formal apology for having been unjustly convicted. Durán, who was released from prison two years ago, was convicted in 1993 for a murder in eastern Los Angeles based on the testimony of a single eyewitness. He maintained his innocence over the years and fina…