People v. Ruiz
- Year
- 2026
- Where
- New York Supreme Court, New York County
- Source
- CourtListener
- Evidence
- 1
New York Supreme Court, New York County issued an opinion on April 27, 2026 that deals with an innocence claim. From the opinion: “…conviction of an innocent person. To be sure, a wrongful conviction harms the entire justice system: it causes…”
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