It’s a human rights violation.” Judge Sophia Atcherson vacated the conviction during a hearing at the Leighton Criminal Court Building, citing evidence pointing to Benitez’s innocence presented during a hearing earlier this year.... She said she took the “ serious nature ” of charges into account, but also the new evidence brought forth in the post-conviction hearings. She also declined to order monetary bail, citing the new law abolishing cash bail set to take effect next month.... 29, 2023 a

It’s a human rights violation.” Judge Sophia Atcherson vacated the conviction during a hearing at the Leighton Criminal Court Building, citing evidence pointing to Benitez’s innocence presented during a hearing earlier this year.... She said she took the “ serious nature ” of charges into account, but also the new evidence brought forth in the post-conviction hearings. She also declined to order monetary bail, citing the new law abolishing cash bail set to take effect next month.... 29, 2023 a