A California man who spent two decades in prison on attempted murder and robbery charges was released on Tuesday by a Los Angeles judge, according to NBC Los Angeles.
Marco Contreras, now 41, was originally convicted of attempted murder and attempted robbery for a 1996 incident at a Compton gas station, according to a letter from prosecutors that was obtained by People. He was serving a life sentence plus seven years.
Now, he’s looking forward to good Mexican food and time spent with family and on his faith, according to CBS Los Angeles.
“Keep fighting,” Contreras said in Spanish after his release,...
Marco Contreras, now 41, was originally convicted of attempted murder and attempted robbery for a 1996 incident at a Compton gas station, according to a letter from prosecutors that was obtained by People. He was serving a life sentence plus seven years.
Now, he’s looking forward to good Mexican food and time spent with family and on his faith, according to CBS Los Angeles.
“Keep fighting,” Contreras said in Spanish after his release,...
- 3/30/2017
- by Lindsay Kimble
- PEOPLE.com
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