His lawyers said he was framed. After 3 decades in prison, he is declared innocent by a judge

Humberto Duran, sentenced to life for a 1993 gang killing, was declared factually innocent after key witness Monica Rivera recanted her testimony. This pivotal change, supported by Duran's alibi and a seven-year investigation by California Innocence Advocates, prompted the judge to overturn his conviction. The Los Angeles County district attorney's office acknowledged the evidence of Duran's innocence. With this ruling, Duran can seek compensation for the wrongful imprisonment he endured for 24 years.

The facts support the inescapable conclusion that Mr. Duran did not murder Albert Gonzalez or attempt to murder Ms. Rivera-Ortiz, as he was not present at the crime scene and is innocent.

Duran's lawyers at California Innocence Advocates reinvestigated the case for seven years. Then in early 2024, they filed a petition asking a judge to overturn the conviction.

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