Two men, Jofama Coleman and Abel Soto, exonerated and released after 20 years in prison for a 2003 murder they didn't commit in South L.A.
Two men who spent 20 years in prison for a 2003 murder in South L.A. they didn't commit were exonerated and released. Jofama Coleman and Abel Soto, who were 20 and 15 years old when arrested, were convicted of a drive-by shooting that killed a 16-year-old. District Attorney George Gascón announced their release, stating that the convictions occurred despite lack of identification of the shooter at the time.
February 29, 2024
10 Articles