Man Freed After 16 Years in Prison
Edgar Barrientos-Quintana, who spent 16 years in prison for a murder conviction that was recently vacated, spoke publicly for the first time since his release. The Minnesota Attorney General’s Conviction Review Unit found evidence supporting Barrientos-Quintana’s innocence, leading to the vacating of his life sentence. The case highlights the importance of thorough investigations and fair trials in the justice system.
