Loyola Project for the Innocent wins parole for SoCal man imprisoned for 1993 murder after raising questions about conviction
Humberto Duran has claimed all along he's not responsible for a murder that happened in 1993."I'm feeling good, happy, unbelievable," Duran said. "I can't believe I'm out."
Duran was convicted of murder and attempted murder in 1994, when he was only 19 years old. Attorneys say Duran had a firm alibi but his conviction was based on the inconsistent testimony of a single eyewitness.The Loyola Project for the Innocent, which looks back at old cases on behalf of those who are believed to be wrongfully convicted,They say Duran completed a number of courses and programs and worked hard to show his innocence.
"I stayed disciplinary-free for almost 10 years. I did self-help groups to accomplish, to go to the board and show my innocence," says Duran.
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