"Today, my 28-year nightmare is finally over. The court's decision to reverse my wrongful conviction is not just a victory for me, but also a testament to the power of unwavering support. I am eternally grateful to my incredible family, the tireless legal team, and every supporter who stood by me and never lost faith."
"While I am overjoyed to finally walk free, my relief is tempered by the profound frustration I feel toward a judicial system that took over two decades of my life. This system needs a lot of work, and my hope is that my case will serve as a stark reminder of the urgent need for reform."
"It's a great day for justice. Anthony is an innocent man. He has always been an innocent man. He never should have been arrested. He never should have been prosecuted. He never should have been convicted. This is vindication. The police labeled Anthony as the perp the day after the murder based on a tip from one of Julius Graves' relatives. And then it was tunnel vision."
Anthony Sims, convicted in 1999 of murdering a Chinese restaurant worker in Brooklyn, had his murder conviction overturned by a state appeals court. The court determined that a Supreme Court judge improperly rejected new witness testimony that implicated Sims' best friend, Julius Graves, as the potential killer. Sims has maintained his innocence throughout his 28-year ordeal and has been free on parole since December 2022. His legal team argues that police engaged in tunnel vision after receiving a tip from one of Graves' relatives the day after the murder. Graves has not been charged in the crime. Sims expressed gratitude for his vindication while calling for judicial system reform.
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