"I can finally breathe. I can finally live life, Ruiz said after his conviction was vacated. The long journey to justice ended in moments of emotional relief."
"According to the Manhattan District Attorney's office, the conviction was vacated based on newly discovered evidence, including allegations of withheld evidence and witness tampering."
"Ruiz served 25 years in prison and was not paroled until 2019, during which time he missed so many birthdays and family events."
"I fell through the cracks at that time, Ruiz said following his exoneration, reflecting on the mishandling of cases that led to wrongful convictions."
Harry Ruiz, wrongfully convicted of murder 30 years ago, was exonerated when Judge Robert Mandelbaum vacated his conviction. The Manhattan District Attorney's office, led by Alvin Bragg, dismissed the original indictment based on new evidence, including claims of prosecutorial misconduct. Ruiz was accused of killing Emmanuel Felix in 1993, but a key witness changed her story multiple times. Despite his family's alibi, Ruiz was convicted and served 25 years in prison, missing significant family events. He expressed relief and joy at finally being able to live freely.
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