Ramon Ward is exonerated after 25 years in prison
Todd McInturf
The Detroit News
Ramon Ward keeps his emotions in check as he enters the courtroom. Ward, who spent 25 years in prison after being wrongfully convicted of murder, is released when the case is formally dropped by Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Donald Knapp, Thursday morning, Feb. 20, 2020.
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Ramon Ward keeps his emotions in check as Valerie Newman (not pictured), director of the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office Conviction Integrity Unit, explains new evidence proves another deceased individual committed the murder.
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Ramon Ward keeps his emotions in check as Valerie Newman, right, director of the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office Conviction Integrity Unit, explains new evidence proves another deceased individual committed the murder.
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Ramon Ward reads a prepared statement as he turns around to thank Valerie Newman (not pictured), director of the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office Conviction Integrity Unit and her staff, for exonerating him.
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Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Donald Knapp releases Ramon Ward from prison.
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Ramon Ward keeps his emotions in check as he exits the courtroom before he is formally released.
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Ramon Ward's sister, Elise Moore, right, hugs a member of the prosecutor's conviction integrity unit.
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Ramon Ward's brother, Willie Ward, right, hugs a member of the prosecutor's conviction integrity unit.
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