Ryan Ferguson, a Missouri man jailed for nearly a decade for a murder he says he didn't commit, was released from custody Tuesday night.
His release came after Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced Tuesday that his office will not re-try Ryan Ferguson, 29.
Last week, an appeals court threw out Ferguson's 2005 conviction in the killing of Columbia Daily Tribune sports editor Kent Heitholt. The appeals court ruled that Boone County prosecutors violated federal law by failing to share several pieces of evidence with Ferguson's defense team during his trial, reports the Columbia Daily Tribune.
Ferguson's family, friends and thousands of supporters have always maintained his innocence. Ferguson drove away in a car bearing his picture with his parents, Bill and Leslie, reported "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty.
Last week, an appeals court threw out Ferguson's 2005 conviction in the killing of Columbia Daily Tribune sports editor Kent Heitholt. The appeals court ruled that Boone County prosecutors violated federal law by failing to share several pieces of evidence with Ferguson's defense team during his trial, reports the Columbia Daily Tribune.
Ferguson's family, friends and thousands of supporters have always maintained his innocence. Ferguson drove away in a car bearing his picture with his parents, Bill and Leslie, reported "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty.
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