Daniel Villegas Retrial Verdict

[@LawAndCrime]

Daniel Villegas, now 41, returns to a courtroom for the third time to face murder charges. Some background on his case: the charges Villegas is facing date back to 1993, when Armando “Mando” Lazo and Bobby England were gunned down in El Paso, Texas. Villegas was 16 years old at the time. He then confessed to those shootings, but later claimed he was coerced by an El Paso police officer into a confession. Villegas had a mistrial in 1994 due to a hung jury, then a conviction in his second trial in 1995.

[@paperchasing4261]

Law & Crime Network wow let the man live free

[@tonyfat2458]

Dam

[@missdaisy5736]

He spent 25 years in jail! But today finally recurved his freedom. We do not see enough of these type of cases. This one was heartwarming.

[@bigaj411]

Why would we want to see more trials like this?! This is not heartwarming its infuriating. An innocent person spent 25 years in jail...and you say heartwarming smh

[@billyk...]

Atleast the state got 25 years out of him. 25 years he can never get back.

[@leokimvideo]

It's incredible to think how many people in the US are in jail, or have been executed because of the long history of bad police and a broken legal system.

[@cassidypresley3271]

Leoimvideo..........That sure sucks.......just to think of how this system of justice, has badly tarnished over the decades or years of bad political views of the American legal system 😳. Sending my heart warming condolences.......to the Villegas family 👪 and to Mr Villegas himself........God bless you sir!!

[@johnreidy2804]

Yeah, actually not many Skippy. Thats why we hear about the very few who have been wrongfully jailed. I can tell you are young ...about 10 years from now you will smarten up

[@Colts657]

George stinney

[@drakebell5649]

@@johnreidy2804 hmmm I wonder why it may be we don’t hear much about people being wrongfully convicted. Maybe it has something to do with judges, jury’s, cops, lawyers, etc. not wanting to admit they’re wrong

[@johnreidy2804]

@@drakebell5649 You might have had a bad experience with a Police Officer at some point in your life. Maybe you were right, maybe you were wrong. Either way your judgment has become colored. Then again you might just hate authority like many young people who don't understand it. There were over 10 million arrests last year and out of that great number only about 2,000 complaints on those arrests. That is 0.0002%. And no doubt many of those complaints were bogus. Facts from the US Justice Department.

[@MeowTow]

That cop who forced him into a confession should go to jail for 25 years now.

[@rtbarshaw3766]

50

[@TheEyeofthejedi]

Twice as long.

[@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid]

Wayyyyyyyyyyyy longer than what he served. All years are not equal in value. This guy lost 25 of his best.

[@MeowTow]

@Dootie Well obviously it would be case dependent. This case, the cop was proven to have coerced him into a confession thus giving him 25 years of jail time, stealing 25 years of his life.

[@maxbryant560]

@Dootie No the police unions are responsible for crappy police work not accountability...its the utter lack of it just like a teacher they are almost impossible to fire in most populace precincts atleast. Derek Chauvin had 11 serious complaints and still had a badge because of his union protecting him. If elected officials either the mayor or sheriff were solely responsible for the staff hired you'd see a massive change in quality and if not you fire them at the ballot office until it comes.

[@bethm5791]

This man waited 25 years to hear the words “not guilty”

[@largol33t1]

NOT right at all that he had to wait soooo long. This dumb country has the WORST most biased jury system in the world.

[@mike856ms]

@@largol33t1 you might want to watch videos on La Sabaneta prison. Watch Diyarbarkir prison. Then tell us America has the worst.

[@jaybee27D]

Dale Longwood he spent 25 years in prison. Even if he was guilty that’s not exactly “getting away with something”

[@Eltanin25]

@@mike856ms Yeah, but he was not talking about prisons, was he? He was talking about jury system. And from what I gathered, all they had against this guy was, that he was boasting that he did it. Confessions are important, but you cannot send someone to prison based only on his confession. Not in the civilized world, at least.

[@bethm5791]

@@Eltanin25 especially at 16. Sorry but dude was 16.

[@JH-rj4bw]

His wife stayed loyal for 25 years and fought for his freedom. Respect

[@pilgrimsnest592]

Great wife! She is a good wife!

[@berniecolling3697]

Amen!

[@yobratlasky1852]

Actually it's the brother-in-law who picked the case up after pretty much everyone had buried it.

[@notbot8830]

@@yobratlasky1852 family is everything

[@kaydeezoeiro871]

Wait so how'd he have a baby

[@hestiaa9354]

If law enforcement says “if you haven’t done anything, why do you need an attorney?, get ten attorneys.

[@hestiaa9354]

Paul F Number one, I don’t belong to a union. Number two, there have been 2000 exonerations since 1989; 166 death row exonerations since 1973. Anyone who talks to the police without a lawyer being present is taking their life in their hands. But you can feel free to do so.

[@hestiaa9354]

Paul F I 100% agree. If they “lawyer up”, they shouldn’t be surprised or angry if the public does too,

[@goffredoify]

I once had a minor issue with the law for traffic violations and I ended up in jail. My attorney always reminded me: Do not trust police, they're not your friends, keep your mouth shut at all times and ask for an attorney. They will take anything out of contest. Good cops do not exist and if they do they are very few. I've always followed his advise from then on and I'll continue doing it.

[@abelis644]

Looks like children should be taught to ALWAYS ask for a lawyer in the US... Maybe in school...

[@jaddek.astrie3071]

And the cops involved should be accountable for their wrong doing.

[@c.w.simpsonproductions1230]

The sad part? The real killer’s been enjoying life scott free the whole time.

[@lmm7762]

NOW WE NEED TO GET STEVEN AVERY AND BRENDAN DASSEY RELEASED AS WELL BECAUSE THEY ESPECIALLY STEVEN HAS BEEN DONE REAL SHITTY BY THE STATE OF WISCONSIN

[@brittanybynature]

May God have mercy on his lost soul

[@Sleepy_7]

Criminals always have a bad life ending

[@heartofjustice6041]

@@Sleepy_7 sometimes they do sometimes they dont

[@jk47now]

What if the real killer was Daniel, just like OJ. If not You, then Who?

[@me.9200]

I like how the judge didn’t did call for order in the courtroom and he let the emotions flow.

[@ShebrewQueen]

He was feeling it, too.

[@westcoastbred7745]

Yeah I was surprised but at the beginning you can tell the judge was already in his feels

[@lisab7798]

I told my husband the same thing! They usually say to keep outbursts and emotions to themselves while the verdict is read. Finally, a judge who realizes the gravity of injustice and the emotional need to react... to release what's been bottled up. Its therapeutic and was not only a beautiful moment to watch, but allows the prosecutors a taste of what horrors they created in so many lives. I hope they felt that emotional release in their bones! ...and I pray it stays with them while they continue tossing people into cages for unfathomable lengths of time!!

[@joycewhite7673]

Lisa B well said

[@enclave2k1]

@@lisab7798 I was going to say something with similar sentiment; but, you did a better job.

[@deah5264]

OMG, that poor man. I thought he was going to have a heart attack before the judge announced the verdict. I can't even imagine the stress and fear that he must have been feeling. I'm so glad that he was cleared and can now slowly put his life back together. Good luck Daniel.

[@Minnie11chula]

God bless him and his life.

[@MLaval-qo7en]

LO MISMO,pensé yo...,ÉSO,PUEDE suceder perfectamente...,ante TANTO estrés,ansiedad,miedo,etc...,así que,ESPERO,le INDEMNICEN con una cifra MILLONARIA,por TANTO daño CAUSADO!...

[@shan5963]

I actually cried watching this. This man was robbed of so much of his life due to harassment from the police.

[@lm2899]

Me 2

[@kuemarkana8746]

Me too So sad ! God bless him

[@paulbanks223]

The real sad and frightening part is that it could happen to you or me tomorrow. I am glad the truth has come out and hope the guy can hold his head high and enjoy the rest of his life.

[@candycoatedcyanide3267]

An you know something not a single thing will be done about it!!!! thats the shame of it all!

[@nojnoj3069]

Me too.

[@steveprimeau1407]

It makes me wonder how many more innocent men and women are locked up behind bars because of crooked cops.

[@stevemack2004]

Never never trust a cop. They have the means to ruin a life.

[@pnutbuttajelly1049]

Tonnes never trust the pigs

[@queenfanpiper6299]

COPS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ABORTION YOU REFER TO AS YOUR LIFE.@@pnutbuttajelly1049

[@queenfanpiper6299]

OR HOW MANY THUGS GET SET FREE ON STUPID TECHNICALATIES

[@queenfanpiper6299]

COPS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ABORTION YOU REFER TO AS YOUR LIFE@@stevemack2004

[@coreypatrick7230]

Man I don’t even know this man and I cried with the family

[@alextheking1988]

Corey Patrick Me too Brother.

[@coreypatrick7230]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@1337_bean]

he is a criminal. why are you crying

[@M34-yx6xf]

@@1337_bean what he do?

[@M34-yx6xf]

@@1337_bean why not guilty?

[@cjacob9875]

I think the police dept & state owes this guy a lot of money.

[@harmonymomentofbeing5753]

Mmmkay

[@vanilledonut8158]

No money can heal this wound

[@kolinka84_]

No amount of money can bring back 25 years of your life+all the years to come with the he mental trauma

[@socrates4244]

A lot than just a money

[@Juust_jake]

25 million to be exact 12.5 for the years. 12.5 for damages one guy did 18 years wrongful accusations and he got 18 million or double that I cant really remember

[@thermalchill]

As much as I dislike the system,this judge seems very humane and professional at the same time.

[@freddyferrillo9704]

Only after the verdict came back. But before that, he was just like any other judge.

[@hamschh]

the lawyer you see in this video to the left of the defendent is the el paso mass shooter's lawyer

[@staticcell8785]

Stfu

[@raypowers3145]

I grow up with Sam medrano , the judge... Very smart person. It’s hasn’t been to long that he pass way . Rest in pease Sam !!!

[@mizzury54]

Why do you dislike the system ? have you had too many experiences with it ?

[@N2.W8S]

The original prosecutor BELONGS IN PRISON FOR AT LEAST 30 YEARS !!!! Along with the cops who forced this innocent kid to confess

[@VioletJoy]

I don't understand why that doesn't happen. 😡

[@VioletJoy]

@Jennifer 6strings Even adults have falsely confessed to crimes when they have been interrogated. I just don't understand it, but it happens. 💔

[@tommyhaukedalhansson2797]

Violet Joy you can t understand it before you have experienced the pressure of being asked the same questions in 50 different ways and pressed with lies and treats for hours being denied lawyer ,the Homicide detectives are highly trained in breaking people down ,always get a lawyer ,talking with cops alone is never a Good thing espesialy when only 16 years old

[@VioletJoy]

@@tommyhaukedalhansson2797 That must be a horrible experience. The video of Brendan Dassey's "confession" is heartbreaking. 💔

[@ebrooks24711]

along with the judge who allowed that evidence in

[@ShazGreenock]

Congratulations Mr. Villegas, enjoy your freedom with your loving family. The judge in this case should also be acknowledged for gracefully allowing the emotional outburst that clearly could not be controlled and NOT demanding 'order in the court' as I have seen many do in these videos. He's also the first person to comment on jury duty in a way that actually makes me question my position of never wanting to be on a jury.

[@deborahfenley5825]

"You are free to leave" can you imagine? Vindication at last.

[@PutDownTheBunny]

Yes, but having a past that shows time in the huzgau doesn't make life any easier when interacting with society.

[@vaepopuaniupalau8744]

@@PutDownTheBunny stuff society. Live happy😆

[@Christina4758]

Thank God for the lawyers who give their blood, sweat and tears to fight for justice for the wrongfully convicted. God Bless Mr. Villegas and his family.

[@rossieroman3642]

Whatever they paid to the lawyers is well worth it.

[@rosaleeharris1192]

I truly hope and pray this man will on on to a ablessed road of peace, happiness and joy and a beautiful life of love and many many blessing. God knows he has a lot of catching upto do. May he be surrounded by good and loving people forever.

[@Penguin_of_Death]

Christina cowell where was your god when he was being locked up, losing 25 years of his life? Asking for a friend...

[@YourMajesty733]

@@Penguin_of_Death imaginary sky daddy works in mysterious ways

[@jasmineasha2924]

Rosalee Harris I hope that for him too

[@sarahsulton7786]

I'm happy for this dude...now get a lawyer and sue the hell out of them!!

[@joehostile4541]

Sarah Sulton sue them because he confessed to a murder he didn’t commit? He should have to pay for the cost of his incarceration.

[@tindrabeam5922]

Joe Hostile You should have to pay for your stupid comment!

[@beverlybalius9303]

Sarah Sulton if Zi am not mistaken Government entity s cannot be sued,,, not sure,,,, but can do class action suits

[@hamschh]

Fun Fact: the defendent's lawyer in this video is the lawyer for the El Paso mass shooter from August.

[@cunard61]

@@beverlybalius9303 Texas already has a law on the books that allows defendants who were wrongfully convicted to sue for damages. Since he was wrongfully imprisoned for 25 years, and in the process, they took the best years of his life, they could be looking at a hefty sum.

[@Teqniq19]

Can we acknowledge that a retrial means the prosecutors fought tooth and nail to keep this man behind bars despite the overwhelming evidence to the contrary?

[@adhhe77]

crazy thing is that the prosecution harass people to take pleas (by scheduling them at court during working hours so they lose their jobs). "accept a lesser charge and this will all stop" when they fully know the person is innocent, they ruin people's lives to get points (the more convictions, the better for their career) and yet, you'll probably see them at church as if they had a clean conscience.

[@broncodaddy46507]

@Savitri Devi if an appeals court throws out the verdict then the state can retry the defendant

[@thegentleman90]

@@adhhe77 They will have nothing to say or turn too once they are judge by God. That verdict will be eternal.

[@jamesjacocks6221]

@@adhhe77 As far as bad prosecutors go they are scumbags without shame. That is a quality that grows on you in the dark, dank catacombs of our criminal justice system, immunity from hypocrisy.

[@jamesjacocks6221]

Buddy, then you need to research the case. There is a basketful of evidence of police and prosecutor misconduct.@Savitri Devi

[@aydb9366]

Daniel Villegas deserves a pension for all the time he lost for the past 25 years due to harassment by police.

[@ronniepaulinc]

oh believe me, he hit the ghetto lottery!

[@xHuntedGunzPCGx]

@@ronniepaulinc Yeah, the justice system is pretty ghetto. They pay out a menial sum for a 25 year wrongful lockup!

[@23chips68]

@@ronniepaulinc not worth most his young life wasted

[@somegoofballnamedrob5664]

Mr. Villegas deserves atleast a million dollars for every year stolen

[@moninia875]

Never say a word without an attorney, you have a right to remain silent as per the constitution

[@Ajent.99]

May Yah be with him and keep him safe, well and free. He was so blessed this day. Well deserved! Law enforcement officers involved in this case should take a long hard look at themselves.

[@VioletJoy]

@@Ajent.99 Sadly, he was left in his own in prison for 25 years. Robbery of a life. It seems that some innocent people don't think of getting an attorney because they don't have anything to hide. 💔

[@budm.1450]

Actually, that's not true. THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO SILENCE The Right to Remain Silent The “right to remain silent” is well-known to anyone who watches movies or TV shows about police, but the constitutional rights that the statement represents are not always very well understood. The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects people from being compelled to give testimony that could incriminate them. This is not the same as saying that a person has a right to silence at all times. In some situations, police may use silence itself as incriminating evidence. The Supreme Court has held that police must stop questioning suspects once they assert their right to counsel, but it has also held that a person must affirmatively invoke the right to silence.

[@tonnasullivan9374]

Ciara Mae yep!! No matter what you did

[@jimmyhaley727]

MOST people dont know or understand the Constitution,, because it is not taught in school anymore,,, DemonCraps are in control of the teachers,,, ole USN vet and Texan til i die

[@goodluckrane6944]

It was hard to watch him almost break down, and the two men beside him try and hold him up. Man that judge has a *HUGE* heart

[@AllenQuatermain2de]

why?

[@goodluckrane6944]

@@AllenQuatermain2de because his whole life was about to change and you could tell he was scared

[@AllenQuatermain2de]

@@goodluckrane6944 talking about the judge.

[@rubytuesday5412]

Even if he does look a little bit like Ariel Castro!

[@goodluckrane6944]

@@AllenQuatermain2de Im sorry. I got myself all mixed up. I said that about the judge because he just seems to be genuinely nice

[@billythekid6418]

Jesus! This man has been locked up since he was 16! Now 41, 25 years later, he's found innocent! Cohearsed into a confession to a double homicide by a crocked cop! God bless you Daniel! Go live your life!

[@cynfulpsyko420]

First bit of pertinent info I was looking for. Thanks.

[@billythekid6418]

He was tried 94-hung jury, convicted-95, this was his 3rd trial so likely his last shot!

[@pmvaldez1]

He spent 18 years in prison until the Court of Appeals overturned the conviction based on the bad confession. Any bad stuff he did as a punk kid back in the day he paid for and then some.

[@chrissad2544]

Omgosh!! This poor guy! I feel so sorry for him! God Bless him. I can't imagine the grieve this Family has gone through. I'm so happy that his life was given back to him. Free. Thank God he has Family to support him. I wish him luck! 🙏✌

[@ckrause81]

He was released on bail in 2014 awaiting his third trial which was this one, but still, it doesnt even come close to making up for the hell this man was put thru. It was a witch hunt done by a corrupt and greasy police officer who now thankfully has to have his day in court for what he did.

[@adhhe77]

7:32 you can tell that they lawyers gave it their all, moving how touched he is and how grateful the family is.

[@catalinaortoljo3523]

This is so touching. Even the judge was affected. "You are free to leave." God bless Daniel Villegas and his family. 💜 And may he live a long and very happy life.

[@CoCojoy420]

This Honorable Judge speaks eloquently, two thumbs up.

[@reginasmith9014]

Frank piknimena II would you expect him not to speak well? I often hear this “compliment” directed towards people of color regardless of what position he or she may hold. I’m often told this also and I find it a bit insulting.

[@NMW80]

Regina Smith omg why is it always about race. He wasn’t saying anything wrong or racist!

[@oscar12ty]

becksta29 her name is Frank?

[@NMW80]

Oscar12ty haha lol my bad I didn't even realise must have been a typo

[@reginasmith9014]

LUCKYDUCKY 62 I’m sure you’re white otherwise you wouldn’t be so offended. I stand by what I said.

[@austina4189]

This guy should not have to work another day in his life. Either give him a stress free life or let him earn tax free money forever. He owes nothing to the government anymore.

[@kurdtacolbain731]

Yeah but idle hands are the devil's playground. He should do some kind of victim advocacy work or counseling or social work. Better yet, become a criminal justice professor.

[@austina4189]

Robert Jensen no. But everyone America can give him the .0000000000000000000001% of their taxes that his compensation will take up

[@ITRIEDEL]

But he’s a murderer who is walking due to a fuckery of a judge. Lots of money and bribery is why is walking. Dude straight confessed to his own family and friends in jail that he murdered those two. But the judge threw it out because I’m sure his punk ass is in the pockets of the clown funding the guys defense.

[@mikehawk8276]

Idk about all that

[@Gerald-of-Riviera]

Moldygreenbean You sit there and act as if the justice system is always 100% correct.

[@frenchkiss8789]

I LOVE LOVE LOVEEE HOW THE JUDGE LET THEM HAVE THEIR MOMENT WITHOUT SAYING “ORDER IN THE COURTROOM”. I love this❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@OnwardToMail]

Yeah, usually judges want no audable reaction to the verdict being read.

[@frenchkiss8789]

@@OnwardToMail yes exactly 💯

[@lyrehsabalos8601]

it's the least he can do

[@kellz5135]

I think the Judge was on his side, he looked touched himself.

[@raysanchez5267]

the sad truth people is when an innocent man gets wrongfully sent to prison, it takes many years to overturn

[@Clinty727]

Sometimes they never get out because in some places the entire system is corrupt.

[@felisacortez2951]

This is true this one of the reasons i don't believe in the D.P. ALSO CAUSE INJECTION IS STILL MURDER. WHAT EVER MEANS THE CHAMBER THE ELECTRICAL CHAIR OR INJECTION. AN EYE FOR EYE WAS IN OLD TESTAMENT N IN THE NEW TESTAMENT JESUS WAS SENT FOR A REASON. NOW WHO EVER GOT KILLED I PRAY THEY FIND JUSTICE FOR THEM. ALL THESE YEARS NOW THEY HAVE TO OPEN CASE UP N WHO KNOWS WHERE THE PETSON OR PERSONS INVOLVED ARE.

[@whisperingwhiskerss4877]

ray sanchez many years smh 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@eurologic]

Apart from hurting a child, this is the worst crime to do to an innocent. Lives are ruined

[@sadiesmynamechasingmiceism8145]

I don't know why I'm crying but I'm so happy for this man!!!!

[@faraleakyfaucet7517]

Me Too!!!

[@saraparson3334]

Sadie's My Name, Chasing Mice is My Game Me Too!! I Felt Like I Needed to get up and shake hands with everyone around me and I Honestly have No idea who this man is or what he was accused of!! It’s always nice to see someone who was Honestly innocent, but found guilty, set Free. But there again, I don’t know if this was the case or not in this video! The video just made me so happy, I was having to sit on my hands to keep from waving at everybody!! 😂😂😂

[@anitapilliter6415]

I was even crying tears of joy

[@Light_Vitions]

I definitely was crying!!!

[@natalieboo4294]

Sara Parson 😂😂😂

[@Top10Archive]

To think, that roughly 1 million people are incarcerated right now for crimes they never committed, and will never get this justice... We have failed as a human species.

[@shaneomac7566]

I'd say 1million as you quote(which you do not have proof of if so state your sources)is pretty good out of 400milliion!

[@IamQuuick]

Well it's impossible to make a perfect system. Either you let guilty people go free or put innocent people behind bars. In some cases it's impossible to know all the facts and therefore there will always be cases that are judged incorrectly. So many people complain about the system, but no one seems to have suggestions on how to make it better, that are actually realistic options.

[@du4lstrik3]

If you think we've failed as a species, let's hear your brilliant approach to overhauling the justice system to ensure innocents aren't wrongly convicted. We're waiting.

[@carlbahre7246]

Really? Where did you come up with that figure?

[@joeybonaventure]

You definitely have no logic in that assumption. What your saying is that half of the prison population in america were innocent. You don't believe that yourself. Stop trolling or learn something about what you dont know. You sir won the KZbin stupid comment of the year. Congrats idiot.

[@jmadventures9830]

4:52 the prosecutor's defeat ... the sweetest thing ever

[@matte3561]

The cops who coerced him should be sentenced to 25 years hard time

[@WickedJack99]

Matt E would never happen any law enforcement officer that happens to go to prison will never experience “hard time”. In California They are segregated from “all” prison populations because they would be primary targets for all gangs, Like snitches.

[@genobourn7423]

Damm! 25 years of his life was taken. And by people who suppose help protect us. I hope he sue for $$$$$$$$

[@udaygurung5761]

True

[@ScoobyShotU]

Yeah because you can force someone to say anything it's his fault for being a bitch and signing a paper saying he murdered people if he didnt I dont feel bad his fault no one elses

[@diabloed3909]

Give that cop 50 year's...

[@clydeswinfield1556]

The way he was acting I thought they was gonna say "guilty"! I sitting here crying tears of "joy" for this man! Congratulations!!! Stay out of trouble! God Bless!🙏😇

[@nicolestoughton2986]

Clydes Winfield yesss! I caught myself crying too!

[@proveallthingskjv2570]

Me too

[@ravenraven779]

Yup I cried too lol Happy tears 😂

[@clydeswinfield1556]

@@ravenraven779 Aaah.....Bless your heart! 🙏💚💜💙💕

[@Angry.General1461]

I bet you if the judge told him he was guilty with the death penalty he would die of a heart attack on the spot!

[@sarabrant723]

Thats the reaction of a TRULY INNOCENT MAN!!

[@paulbanks223]

I fully agree.

[@MalcolmTexxx]

Not really.

[@MalcolmTexxx]

You could be guilty and be that happy you are getting out as well.

[@tinman6182]

This is a response of a TRULY STUPID INDIVIDUAL. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ObiShawnKenobi1]

This is the reaction of a man that is free from prison.

[@laurafernandezperez7777]

No me canso de ver ese vídeo llore y sigo llorando cada vez que lo veo. Bendiciones 🙏

[@mistydelahay9255]

May all the innocent be freed.

[@graciebara8280]

For profit jail system just saying.

[@juliematt1997]

Amen to that

[@javierstrotten7119]

@@juliematt1997 happens everywhere i.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/81162902/more-than-53m-for-seven-payouts-for-wrongfully-convicted-under-current-guidelines

[@MuchLoveMa]

AMEN.

[@dustinmasterson411]

"He came to set the captives free. "

[@EKGaming]

Now give this man $50 million for all the life you took from him.

[@CatManTho]

who's gonna pay for that? the taxpayer. Better have a more severe punishment for people who falsify information to get someone else in prison.

[@pete8234]

@@CatManTho What would you reward something with Muchilis K? Imagine spending 25 years of your life in prison when you did nothing wrong....what do you think you'd deserve?

[@Pg-md2kl]

Give him a blunt and a burger

[@EKGaming]

@@Pg-md2kl a burger and a blunt wouldn't go a miss either

[@jeffpatterson1803]

I don't know much about the case but if he was arrested in 93. How does he have a 5 year old daughter?

[@sharonblast8687]

USE your right to remain silent! NEVER interview without an attorney!!

[@jaebird789]

@Robert Kraft 3 times ey? What the heck did you do?

[@Nolacarsillo]

Period !!!!!

[@TheCrossPearls]

Sharon Blast he was a kid. He didn’t know. And they knew he didn’t know.

[@amandafaithmata3957]

It’s easier said than done. Law enforcement will break you and threaten you especially when ur a kid.

[@jkillvril4614]

@Robert Kraft lemme guess ...was is a DV charge ?

[@Wack_to_wac]

I've done 13months before and just after that, was the most amazing feeling getting freedom. I'm still scared a little from it and be permanently messed up. I couldnt imagine 25 years...

[@Sassyglbeauty]

Yes. Jail or prison can really effect you for a lifetime. I’ve only spent a few months at a time, but it’s def made me have social anxiety. I remember after my longest time being locked up having major anxiety about being out.

[@heatherh5450]

It was 18 years, not 25, but yeah, that'll definitely change a person.

[@troyterrell5666]

I spent one night and lost my mind they had to watch me use the b room Someone watching u cant beat ur stick can’t do anything no freedom Worst feeling in world and there’s nothing u can do

[@Wack_to_wac]

@@troyterrell5666 nothing you can do at all, it does get easier longer you're in there. First days are worst. It's the not knowing when you'll get out. Time moves very slow. My 13 months felt like 2-3 years

[@donellkyser3481]

Now go after the state and police department-SUE THEM

[@ymReal]

I hope so too

[@lolasmom5816]

It wont be the police or state that pay. Itll be the innocent tax payers

[@ElForastero10287]

Michael Prince K I think all he want is he’s freedom and don’t look back

[@tommyhaukedalhansson2797]

They have imumunety ,the only one paying is the taxpayers

[@ebrooks24711]

That is what Making a murderer is about. I bet he wishes he didn't sue them.

[@papasitojoel6923]

Now imagine how many innocent people got sentenced to death...

[@kevinvanhorsing5141]

Welcome to the America dream..

[@vanessamcallister4235]

It's scary to think about

[@lewisthomas4066]

I felt all tingly inside when they read the verdict. I’m so happy for him.

[@danielcollins9850]

lewis thomas I followed this case last time it was heard this man was completely innocent. I don’t see how he was ever convicted in the first place his confession was called into question the first round. They all knew he was innocent they just didn’t care long as someone was locked up for that crime it was fine. So glad to see him get out he deserves it plus a big pay day I hope. Ruined his life for nothing.

[@bigstew416]

Thats how u can tell youre not a socio or pyschopath. Those kinda ppl have no feelings

[@hamschh]

the lawyer you see in this video to the left of the defendent is the el paso mass shooter's lawyer

[@vanessamcallister4235]

Yes

[@FRANKGETSUM-jy7hx]

LEWIS THAT "TINGLY INSIDE" WAS PROBABLY YOUR HUSBAND COMING IN THE BACKDOOR , YOU CAN OPEN YOUR EYES NOW.

[@yenh1144]

Even the 2 lawyers showed a lot of emotion, they felt it with him 💕

[@georgecarrera18]

Those lawyers weren't fighting a normal case they truly were freedom fighting

[@angiecerda1922]

Cry cry cry I'm crying with you. God Bless You.

[@giurcas]

Damn... so many years in prison for something he didn't do. I hope he'll get paid for all the years spent behind bars.

[@marizensoul8410]

no because he signed an affidavit they had no other choice but to keep him in prison, I hope they find who is really responsible for the victims familys comfort and also so this man doesn't bare anymore bullying by people that might think he got by with something. And so the real criminal is brought to justice. Damage is done they need to have a go fund me page for him so people can donate to help him start his life.

[@harveyweinstain]

I woykd want 1 million for each year served

[@OG-zr3bw]

@@harveyweinstain You should start with a proper education first.

[@davidivesic2498]

There is no money that can pay 25 years. Years have no prize

[@blackiechong4344]

Understand one thing turd face. he confessed then renigged on it. He is guilty just not enough evidence but he did it

[@TheARguy15]

I REMEMBER THIS FROM WHEN I WAS IN HIGH SCHOOL. WOW THIS GUY WAS IN PRISON THIS WHOLE TIME FOR A CRIME HE NEVER COMMITTED. HOW SHITTY! TIME TO FIND THE COPS RESPONSIBLE AND PLACE THEM ON TRIAL

[@JesusChrist-em1iz]

Good luck with that. From what I read on the case this guy bragged about murdering people to his close friends and that's why he spent 20 years behind bars. Don't tell serious lies and you won't have to face consequences for your actions. When I was a kid I never claimed I murdered people I didn't. From what I have read he confessed to friends about it not the police. So you can't even say the Police forced a confession from what I've read online.

[@TheARguy15]

meh...

[@jasonbourne6109]

@@JesusChrist-em1iz any proof he bragged about murdering people?

[@LasVegasPitbull]

Jesus Christ ..so the next time your dumb ass tells a lie they can throw you UNDER the prison without any proof. FUCKTARD

[@jasonbourne6109]

@@deborahmarlon3166 where is the report or proof this happened though

[@ticrific]

I wasn’t expecting to get as emotional as I did... but seeing him looking like he was going to pass out and collapsed, then the relief and eruption of joy in the court room just made me tear up. I got chills

[@TamiFowler1]

I would’ve been crying too!! Poor guy! Glad he’s out now.

[@wandawoman8444]

I cried harder when the judge said you're free to go!!! That moment...omg

[@imgeegeey4623]

I cried.

[@evelynalejandraloya906]

Me too!!!

[@LoriDawnLynn1981]

If you purposely cause someone prison or jail time on false information than you should serve double the time that your innocent VICTIM did

[@missdaisy5736]

Lori McKinney ...umm he was found not guilty and did not commit the murder. Enough said!

[@pinerest1]

Lori McKinney Amen

[@nu-waveutilitytrailers3308]

You are rt and if it was bad work on the police department or detective work I think they should be sent to jail my son did work for the bank on foreclosed properties he had the keys that the bank issued to himhe had a work order to go in this particular piece of property and somebody next door called the cops on it said it broke in but come to find out they charged him with breaking the intern trespassing at a whole list of stuff he's been about 10 days in jail for nothing during his trial his lawyer had the lady from the bank there to travel to and they verified that he did work for the bank on their behalf he was found not guilty but he lost $10,000 in money that he had to put up out of his pocket and the cops just left the courtroom like it was no big deal but every chance we get if we see that Detective we give him a hell of a time we tell him in public how sorry he is he leaves with his head stuck between his legs he should be

[@mikesmith7324]

@losepoundsandinches you mad bro? lol

[@LandscapeMaster33]

ABBBBSOLUTELY

[@Brenda0312F]

Even his attorneys were crying. That young one to the right was emotional. Good for him. Not tainted....yet.

[@CarlAquaForce]

Tainted? Yet you are the first one to call an attorney if you get in an accident or need legal help .

[@user-rx4jg8lq7h]

@@CarlAquaForce Exactly. And attorneys are the ones who got this man out.

[@DandyBeingTandi]

I think she probably meant to say "jaded". That would've been a better word choice.

[@user-rx4jg8lq7h]

@@DandyBeingTandi Oh, well spotted. That would give the comment a very different sense/intention.

[@autumn1734]

Spot on was looking for this very comment

[@art.demirjian9721]

It is nice to see happy ending of the court session " Not Guilty".

[@juliannaelwell]

@Savitri Devi he’s innocent though

[@mcBaronGonzalez]

Don't let emotion distract you from the fact that this man just lost 25 years of his life thanks to the actions of law enforcement individuals. #onceagain.

[@tylerblackston2023]

kingShango Sativa you're absolutely right, no amount of money could bring back that time he's lost

[@inkedhigh]

true but don't stick the negativity and hold it. be happy he isn't there anymore. it was done and they can't go back, he is free now.

[@montoyanathan60]

He only served 18 years

[@denisejackson776]

@@montoyanathan60 ONLY!!!!!

[@montoyanathan60]

@@denisejackson776 he actually served 25 years I was wrong

[@deeliciousgrapes]

The judge is apparently happy also. He let them have that outburst and he was grinning a little bit. I honestly don't even know what's going on. I clicked on this because of the thumbnail.

[@trina8muffin]

Deelicious Grapes same here lol. Was surprised the verdict was not guilty because of the thumb nail lol. I'm so lost though

[@deeliciousgrapes]

@@trina8muffin 😂😂😭😭 I swear I'm just as lost as u are!

[@ShereeseMaynard]

me too

[@elpelonchido8445]

Deelicious Grapes if you really wanna know what happened there’s a confession dateline episode thing of October 29 in KZbin it’s about an hour long but it explains the whole thing and how he was found not guilty

[@deeliciousgrapes]

@@elpelonchido8445 thank you for letting me know. I'm very curious to see what this was all about.

From a fellow Texan I am glad he was able to get proper justice. All the best to his family, may you all move forward and enjoy life...with lots of hugs 💐

[@mountainchief9637]

What you mean to say is that you are glad he was able to be exonerated.. Proper justice would be compensating this man for 20 years of incarceration, and putting into prison the detectives who coerced a 16 year old boy to confess to murders he did not commit

[@sternchen1965st]

late, but not too late

[@joeday4893]

Texas is full of nothing but nazis.

[@mountainchief9637]

@@joeday4893 .. What an ignorant statement

[@mikekoch9259]

No matter how many times I watch this video, it always sticks with me how terrified Mr Villegas looks as the judge is talking, my heart goes out to the man, he lost 25 years of his life for a crime he never committed. so glad this was sorted out and he was exonerated.

[@juliang5076]

Turn the tables SUE the heck out of the state for false imprisonment and physical mishaps threw his sentence!!

[@spunkmonkey5000]

Julian G money won't bring that time he's lost out on..

[@laymelow1979]

No but it will help spunkmonkey

[@Einalem9929]

People have sued and won and I have never heard of anyone receiving anything not even a I'm sorry

[@Rokaize]

Melanie Larkins You for real? Hel be getting payed for this. Big money for this. Plus a lawsuit would result in a huge paycheck for him. Millions. That city will need to start getting its checkbook ready

[@Einalem9929]

Daelkyr; I hope so he earned it the hard way I'll be praying for him

[@smaze1782]

If he had had a lawyer during questioning this never would’ve happened.

[@screwface5870]

No it was 1993 when cops were more crooked. He's only one case there's still innocent men locked up.

[@randomnigga1837]

@@screwface5870 still are

[@litapalomino5608]

That's why you don't talk to the detectives when they want to question you. ALWAYS ask for an attorney first!!

[@AA28374]

Can someone tell me what this case was about and why it was retried?

[@Rakmandra]

at this point I´d like to give a quote from the series 'Criminal Minds' questioner - 'Do you know who needs lawyers? Guilty people.' Hotch - 'Smart people!' sad truth is that this turns more and more into a fact ... not just in the US ... worldwide there is loads of innocent people behind bars

[@kstutz81]

I’m not an emotional man. Know nothing of this case as this is the first video I’ve seen. Dudes reaction alone almost had me tear up. So much emotion in that man and that courtroom..... wow.

[@TanaAKAmom]

Stutz This man turned down a plea deal and went to this trial instead, even after his two previous trials ending so badly, he risked his freedom once again to clear his name, and to stand up for every other person who was bullied into confessing a crime they didn’t do. He was out of prison after proving the cops were f*d up, and he had his baby, and he had to decide whether to go to trial or take the deal. He is an amazing person.

[@rossieroman3642]

I felt the same

[@lynneaiken1647]

Same here!! Just happened to click on video... tears!!

[@jennagill7017]

The sad part? The real killer’s been enjoying life scott free the whole time.

[@badgermcspoon11]

When the whole court room reacts like that to a verdict it is the right one. Innocent man original prosecutors shame on you.

[@ericmcdaniel4029]

Those detectives need to be served life sentences

[@assassin7250]

@Range Rover Woah, only people make the disaster serve the time, don't bring families when they don't do anything. You make it seem like its nazi role. Your family make one mistake everyone take a shot together.. that not how we roll in america bruh. only people who do bad things deserve justice.

[@mw4382]

Or at Minimum the same time he served without parole.

[@coreyhaney4816]

Just how many people are in jail due to no good police and one more thing if we sit back and say nothing then we are just as guilty !!!

[@gravis00]

So you know all about the trial?

[@kendallcarroll4880]

But the Average So-Called Law Abiding😹☹👴👻🎅👱👸💂🙈🙉🙊👼👳👲🎅👷👳 citizens "Are Always Willing to go along with Police MisConduct time and time again "Until it hits home!That 1or2 Bad Apples have been turned🍎🍎🍎 into Apple🍎🌳🍅🌳🍅🌳🌳🍏🌳🍎🌳🍏🍁 Orchards....🌳🍏🌳🍏🌳🍏🌳

[@7LAMPSofFIRE]

Poor thing he was afraid they'd find him guilty.

[@NMW80]

Kinte-Rashayah @7LAMPSofFIRE I know he been locked up for so long too. Happy for him and his family

[@deemariedubois4916]

Kinte-Rashayah @7LAMPSofFIRE His lawyers look as nervous as he does.

[@TheLoveweaver]

@alex lu for what?

[@TheLoveweaver]

@alex lu oh, you mean after he made you gag? 🙄

[@MrPrush-ji4gs]

I hate that there’s actually a possibility of innocently being convicted of a severe crime

[@jshepard152]

The chance is much greater if you're dumb.

[@marizensoul8410]

well they don't need any physical evidence when you sign an affidavit admitting guilt. Best thing a parent can do it teach their children that cops are liars and crooks and they cannot be trusted.

[@jaynegardiner4358]

That's why we don't have capital punishment in the UK, to many innocents murdered.

[@trentstandingrock516]

The chance is almost ten times as likely if you're a person of color. Not trying to say anything in particular. Although it's an unfortunate truth what really bothers me is that we as human beings sadly accepted and ignored it. 0

[@trtarts4814]

Happens all the time. Juror's are human beings and unfortunately, most people are more afraid of acquitting a guilty person than convicting an innocent one because they believe the convicted can freely appeal. They have no idea that you cant just appeal because you're Innocent. Appeal limitations should be a part of jury instructions, but they are not.

[@johnpowell8409]

Why would people make fun of this man, people who have never been locked up or in a courtroom awaiting your fate from a judge simply have no idea what there saying. Pretty amazing though

[@tamousha]

Prison is no joke. That he still can cry at all anymore is a Wonder.

[@davidm3maniac201]

I rejoiced after only 18 months of prison. 25 years for something he did not do. Now you have to ask yourself how many more that are locked up that is innocent. Seen it first hand police trying to get statement under duress.

[@dustiemarie9121]

Who's making fun of him? Every comment is about how happy they are that he has his freedom and how emotional this was to watch.

[@elliott7568]

Wow that was the most emotional verdict I've ever seen, wow.

[@zero1fifty8]

I know right, holy moly!!

[@818NH]

If you have ever been in Court for life sentences ,they are mostly like this ..

[@TeamStevers]

Poor guy. His psychological well being was shattered, you could tell. I hope he and the victims family find peace.

[@antdx316]

I mean, his mental health must be very good as well as his physical. Some people's mental health deteriorated so much as well as their physical bodies had spinal cord injuries from traumatic impacts. Some people went bankrupt and other issues arising. He could have done drugs or something and got locked up for more years during a drug bust shootout. There are so many ways something could go wrong instead of him being sheltered in jail. People just don't factor this stuff in and think how it was decades ago to now is better than all the stuff endured during but the people who have suffered burn injuries or worse from the current CA wildfires aren't the same as people who have their lives pretty much the same as they were a decade ago from today. Of course no one is truly the "same" but state wise improvements or not it's still like the same. I just got out of watching a lot of DUI cases of people getting 10+ years and worse.. I mean, somethings happening in their lives could have prevented them from making it into Hell for all eternity but didn't happen, like getting wrongfully locked up. I'm not saying it shouldn't have to happen for anyone but I'm saying just some people's psychological is even more shattered than this. He's just in a better psychological state to appreciate more than most normal average people could ever be in.

[@lorrainebanath-yasharahla9561]

Charli’s Channel: Yes I agree.

[@yootuubinatwerk]

Would have been had he not been freed

[@artenman]

Thanks judge for not getting emotional and making this personal, ultimately that's your job. I hate it when judges make cases personal.

[@theresaoinusa1852]

I watched this like so many time and I still have tears 😭 I am so glad that he received the decision that has supposed to be given to him long time ago.. God Blessed you.

[@ms.sharon.262]

Omg! I’m teared up for this man. Such stress, and intensity. I Can feel his pain.

[@TemplePriestess]

Sharon Schubert I felt it too sis! 💗

[@meenjogreen]

I with ya dang I got goosebumps

[@tracicracraft7238]

Me too.

[@SuperKrock5]

Why did I click on this? Now I’m bawling my eyes out

[@emeritajimenez8521]

Me too and it's too early this Sunday.

[@mizzury54]

You and me both !

[@bonniebell2050]

Lol..Me 2..

[@Mikados_Advark12]

Get a grip

[@westcoastbred7745]

Me too😭😩

[@RagebrosINC]

The fact that this started in 1993 and is just now ending....makes me sick to my stomach. The court process is way too slow. This guy has been dealing with this for almost as long as I have been alive. I had to go to court once for a cop giving a false ticket. I had to wait for 1 week until I had to go in. I was shaking the entire week. I cannot imagine the stress this guy has had to deal with.

[@Mintunke]

RagebrosINC yep 😥🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Gh0stBustaz11]

LMAO SHAKING OVER A TICKET LMAO youve got a lot to learn kid

[@lindaferguson985]

...don't confess to multiple ppl about the murders of 2 ppl then. He wasn't in jail the whole time! Lol

[@JimmyStruthers1000]

i know... i was born november 12 1993... Im 25 and all the life that ive lived.. all the memories ive experienced and hes been in prison that entire time for something he didnt do. Phew.. i couldnt imagine.

[@wadeh777]

Just saw this on a random recomendation. Wow that was so powerful. I could feel all that injustice he and his family sufferd just dissipate

[@Ego-de4dt]

I got chills through my whole body. Look how many people love him. And cry for him. What a story!!!! This poor man. Well... he’ll be rich now haha a little lawsuit is in order.

[@solarasolarwind4323]

@@jayah6227 Money is very important, this man does not deserve to struggle through life like a normal person, because he was dealt with under extraordinary circumstances, Vengeance may be comforting, but being able to have a life after not having a life is also very comforting and necessary!

[@Clark1967]

Yeah but unfortunately the lawsuit will probably take 20 years

[@Clark1967]

@@jayah6227 Jalal, because of the corrupt system that young man, (well he was young when he was put in prison) has basically lost his chance of going to college or university and getting a good job paying a good wage,he may have basically lost out on finding a good wife and having children of his own, all because of the corrupt system, he should at least be able to have a monetary some so that he can live comfortable for the rest of his days. He probably spent more time in prison then he will have free. I agree with the other guy, vengeance would be a beautiful thing, but it doesn't pay your bills at the end of the day!!

[@creative8569]

You sir are a complete joke of a human being. He ADMITTED TO KILLING 2 PEOPLE.....

[@TheLoveweaver]

@@creative8569 coerced admission of guilt.

[@mixz9929]

I do not know what the case was but wow it feels so good to see someone catch a blessing.

[@dsimon33871]

Mixz Yes!!! Had the same reaction. Puts things in perspective for sure.

[@mixz9929]

@@dsimon33871 thnks

If you'd like to look more into it there is a documentary about him and his case

[@MariaNunez-nd6br]

Daniel was 16 wen. the, crime and on the first trial. he said de police force him to sign guilty

[@nickim4615]

Read the description box it will you a little about.

[@naruaztec]

The thumbnail looked like he was found guilty. At least to me.

[@brucebrock6390]

It did because .. judge said we the jury.. DO find

[@HiAdrian]

Right!

[@coreyhardisty5312]

Same vibes

[@uboii]

That’s why I clicked

[@MrNuts70]

Me too

[@irmagonzalez2928]

I cry like a little girl,it was so impact that remind me my son and believe there is a lot of inocent inside the jail,made God Bless him

[@majorj3896]

You know what makes me laugh is....allllll those people that put him there are still out walking around enjoying life....where are they????

[@alanolympus2399]

No, the real murderes got jailed a little after him for another murder lmfao. The cops are probably still free though

[@dominiquemcswain8725]

Right they never go to jail

[@marizensoul8410]

OMG does no one else read the message below?? this man was 16 years old when arrested, now hes in his 40's.

[@aanon5716]

there was no proof given that anyone did anything wrong on the police side. you only have villegas's testimony that he was coerced. you know how many criminals say that after they get an atty?! the guy was in a gang reputed for murders, thefts & drug dealing, ruining his community. for the murders, the final decided there wasnt enough evidence to convict. thats a big difference from being declared innocent. learn the law.

[@rorylapidus5772]

@@aanon5716 the trouble is not just this case but case after case of police or law enforcement involved with violating peoples civil rights, in various forms with little to no consequences. Examples are all over youtube of law enforcement violating peoples rights on film. We obviously need law enforcement but there is a major disconnect, and distrust between them and a good portion of our society. Why do you think that is? So when someone is convicted of something they didn't do, like in this case, people will be suspicious of law enforcement, with good reason. Even in cases where they did nothing wrong. I have no idea if anyone in law enforcement did anything wrong in this case, but I assume they did, and it's entirely their own fault that I and many others feel that way. Law enforcement take an oath to our constitution and violate peoples rights reguardless. The worst part of law enforcement corruption is that some of the good cops stand behind and won't call out the bad ones. This has backfired on the police with many criminal thugs targeting law enforcement making our society less safe and less free. I would recommend you look up the word empathy and try and figure out why you seem to be devoid of it. We have a justice system that relies heavily on law enforcement being honest, and respecting civil rights, and even that very basic expectation is not honored, so how do law enforcement expect respect, and for people to belive anything they say, when accused of wrongdoing?

[@victorb9170]

This man has been in prison as long as I've been alive for something he didn't do. Really makes you think.

[@JAKWEES]

Shits crazy

[@stephaniethomas-andrews9257]

Great Judge too. God bless you sir.

[@laura__9351]

3

[@pugilisticfront6777]

u r dumb

[@shadowhalk225]

@Anonymous 101 niga wut?

[@Mary10538]

I just clicked on this and I'm crying now. There are many innocent people in prison, mostly because cops coerce to make an easy arrest.

[@oOIIIMIIIOo]

I've seen the series 'Making a murderer' on Netflix. Weird justice system out there.

[@BenderBendingRodriguezOFFICIAL]

Buddy better be paid millions in restitution. 1 Million for each year.

[@MoReNo_PIT0N]

Sh!t id get locked up for a million a year. Shoot ill go to prison fot 100k a year

[@travismiller5984]

It's actually 30k per year. That's what they pay in these cases.

[@drexxler138]

Except if I did my math correctly he will receive approx 500K total. Texas law only provides a small payment for each year your locked up.

[@samwestfahl5355]

@@drexxler138. He will receive approximately $750,000 in compensation from the State of Texas.

[@briannamarz9343]

Period!!! He deserves every dollar!!!

[@dawnnj3235]

This made national headlines. I never heard about this till now wow

[@landofthelivingskies3318]

The stress and anxiety this man is experiencing is off the charts. He literally aged 25 yrs in a mere few minutes.

[@landofthelivingskies3318]

@Hinzel 77 ....I get told that at least once a week. Too bad Micheal wasn't all natural like me. And at my age, 50, I'm super blessed to have all my hair still.

[@jord9261]

Corrine Vermette you should feel that way

[@luvleedenver2130]

I know it's been a couple of years since this took place however being from El Paso this case still hits home, in my heart. I hope this gentleman is enjoying life and his family is enjoying him. Whenever I feel down and out watching this always makes me feel a little bit better!!! Thank God good people in this world!

[@Brickimated]

Welcome Back Daniel Villegas! A lot has changed since you’ve been gone. Welcome Back Bro!!!!!!!!

[@chasedad1]

Congratulations, Daniel. Live without malice so that you can be truely free. God bless.

[@absolince]

Baby Zebra nicely said

[@gloriaespinoza3699]

I agree ♥

[@roxannehourglous1866]

Baby Zebra absolutely

[@igotstoknow2]

@John Malcolm All who are truly in Christ leave stronger.

[@SweatpantsPG]

There is no god and you spelled truly wrong.

[@futurebrighter]

Damn, that emotion! You can tell this man wanted to be free. I couldn’t find an once of guilt and years of pain.

[@jamesfelipe3581]

Yeap, his body language yearned for a positive outcome. And it did, God is gr8.

[@pamelahoward1899]

Not just wanting to be free but knowing that he was innocent and was wrongfully convicted and serving time for having done absolutely nothing wrong. God bless him and his family.

[@ruqayyahqadri6618]

@@jamesfelipe3581 nothing to do with god

[@VioletJoy]

@@jamesfelipe3581 I'm not sure why God gets credit here and how he is seen as "great" when an innocent man spent 25 years in prison for a crime he was framed for. Where was "God" for those 25 years OR for the innocent people who die in prison? I don't believe in gods. If there was a God, he's not doing a very good job of protecting the innocent. 💔💔💔

[@rokasb6907]

@@jamesfelipe3581 The same God that put an innocent man in prison for 25 years is gr8 for releasing him? You sound a little bit simple, James.

[@thomasdaily4363]

I could watch this over and over. Mr. Villegas' reaction, as well as that of the gallery, are just awesome. And the judge was very cool by letting everyone celebrate for a few seconds and not trying to stop them.

[@mikeletterst9882]

God damn this hurts to watch.. This man spent most of his precious life in prison for a crime which he did not commit..

[@arianadonis4099]

Tell it to Mandela

[@valqueenofValhalla]

Doesn't it

[@bgillett72]

ArianAdonis Mandela was a scum bag.

[@ITRIEDEL]

He confessed to his family while In prison that he killed the kids. He boasted about it prison to his friends that he murdered those kids. His financial mule bribed witnesses to not testify in the third trial who knew he murdered those kids. And the judge threw all of this evidence out because his defense team was strong and I’m sure was in the pockets of his financial mule. A murderer just walked and we’re supposed to be happy?

[@pacco9532]

ArianAdonis Mandela was a mass murdering terrorist, sad but true.

[@nanaj5836]

I hope he gets adequate compensation for this injustice. The poor man

[@theon_ean_donly]

Until all America reacts to freedom like this man has then they will never be free

[@ms.martiegallego8834]

I don't know very much about this case, but this Man is so damaged from what the crooked cops did to him !! I hope He can heal from this atrocity !! He deserves nothing but good the rest of his life !! He is a Hero as far as I'm concerned !!! I am so happy for Him!! He is free, and rightfully so !!! Bless You Mr. Villegas !!

[@lindajackson1031]

Wow... 25 years, thank God u r a free man!!

[@SmackWaterMack001]

Your mythical god had zero to do with it...

[@roberthelmick9574]

@@SmackWaterMack001 who cares what you think. Lol looser

[@johng3451]

@@roberthelmick9574 I do.

[@ronnietewolde4943]

Linda Jackson Hey Linda, you are Everywhere ! LOL... You comment on All of the same videos I like. I don't just mean a few, I'm talking literally hundreds. We obviously like the same kind of stuff. Lol. Most High bless you.

[@saharasafari4529]

Robert Helmick yeah they're just the Devils bedwench

[@25enyce]

Wow! I saw weight of grief and anxiety disappear from this man after the verdict!

[@DweebeNerd]

That feeling when you're waiting for the verdict is brutal I was framed for a crime in the UK but was found not guilty thank god

[@Decopainterandtea]

I thought he was going to literally to have a heart attack.

[@emm9333]

i started crying when he said “not guilty” and everyone erupted into tears of joy and smiles.

[@nolajoe8959]

A judge who understands who's courtroom that is,nice!

[@quinnyquinn7820]

Now the ones who took 25 years of his life away should lose 25 years of there life ..& you would have to review evey case these cops were involed in...lets be real this guy aint the only victim at the hands of these cops..its time to call time law inforcement no one should be above a law that inforces it

[@latina_1716]

quinny Quinn, I’m sure they have done this numerous of times just to look as if they are heroes! Pathetic, is what they are👎

[@jamesmoon837]

quinny Quinn I would sue them all

[@Rugby-union-and-league]

Cops are scumbags simple as that.

[@tomwolfe6063]

What if they truly believe he is guilty? Cops are not all knowing robots. They must enforce the law by arresting suspects. It’s the courts job to decide guilt. There are no perfect systems of justice.

[@tomwolfe6063]

@kupa cronk- Sounds like something a criminal or a child would say. Stop it with the stupid tough guy talk. I guarantee that you will call them when something bad happens. Stop breaking the law and they’ll leave you alone.

[@sharoneastwood.1025]

Wow that emotion, I felt it. Quoting a godly man, free at last free at last. The truth always outs itself.

[@cone_real]

rarest footage of a judge actually doing his job correctly