Judge overturns Lamar Johnson's 1995 murder conviction

[@davidb9323]

The person that “identified” him should spend 28 years in prison for their involvement in ruining his life.

[@crazyhorse8946]

The DA as well and if the trial judge is alive, them too. Without penalizing the people responsible for this injustice, nothing changes. A man just lost 28 years of his life.

[@dhaug01]

Mr. Elking was threatened if he didn't identify Lamar, since he was the only person at the scene of the crime. He testified at the hearing that this was the case, and wrote a letter to his pastor two decades ago stating how badly he felt. It's the detectives and prosecutors who lied.

[@jimanderson7648]

all of them should person who identified him DA, judge and the cops all should be held accountable

[@jimanderson7648]

@@valeriek8077 maybe has shares in a private ran prison . fkn prosecutors , judges and cops need to be held accountable for their actions . good way would be put them in prison for 1 or 2 days in general population

[@kimosabe0073]

damn right !!!! how could he live with himself all those years i wish him no good .

[@prachibhattarai3833]

That attorney who got him jailed should be jailed now ...

[@Dandandan3]

28 years? We owe this man at least a million dollars for each year.

[@kimosabe0073]

there going to half to sue ! and i hope they win !!!

[@cynthiaw.6037]

Investigate the state attorney general.

[@jackiehenry3372]

Congratulations to you Lamar Johnson, may God continue to keep you in His hands.

[@coreyjohnson5346]

As a black male I was 17 years old when i was sent to prison for 4 years based on lies, and still I don't think I will ever be able to understand the emotional trauma, and mental state of a person spending 20 plus years in prison for a crime they didn't commit. I will never understand how a GOD could allow such evil creatures/people to gain so much power over others, let alone live amongst us, his children.

[@Yourdad.com456]

They will get their judgment!! It is called burning in hell for all eternity!

[@riettarichardson9485]

What is done in the dark will come to the light! Those Evil Demons that participated in this man’s incarceration will get theirs one way or another! Satans helpers will 🔥

[@richardvillarreal2463]

Easy There is NO GOD.

[@jimanderson7648]

@The T.I. Experience one would think it should be that way. as long as there are private ran jails and prisons it will continue to happen reason being . Cops, judges, prosecutors and even defense lawyers who have shares in private ran jails and prison will continue to lie regardless

[@duradim1]

Are you blaming God for this? Blame man, all men who are sinners gone astray.

[@merovingian688]

It’s a system that rewards the worst behavior by those who sit atop. It sends a clear message to minorities you can be simply picked out and treated like a criminal. The same system was around during slavery.

[@roadboat9216]

I agree.

[@fwscfemalewhiteseniorcitiz3711]

So happy he was released, innocent but law couldn't let him out. What is wrong with your laws. Unfortunately he cannot sue, another injustice for Mr Johnson.🇨🇦❤️☮️

[@stephelizabeth]

I couldn’t agree with you more!

[@carltonpatrick4352]

It is sad to see these kind of injustice still goes on, while it is so easy for some to get justice even when they are guilty, it's so hard for a innocent person to get that same kind of justice, what they got is just this.

[@merovingian688]

@@carltonpatrick4352 It’s rigged. Let me know when a innocent wealth person sits in jail for decades. This guy has to act like he’s so happy. I’d be fukng livid to the point they lock me back up. But it’s common practice to lock up non violent offenders with drug addictions. As long as there’s a war on drugs the police departments get the money instead a war on poverty that requires investment in underserved communities. Meanwhile we have rampant violence and theft in the streets.

[@merovingian688]

It’s a crime against humanity. What about those who took his freedom? They continue to walk amongst us free. It’s a crime unpunished so it continues to happen because of lowlifes in police department and injustice system

[@kimosabe0073]

any person should never be convicted on a face ID so not fair EVER !!!!

[@winniethepoohandeeyore2]

Sadly In Missouri, only exonerees cleared based on DNA evidence are eligible for compensation, and the amount is capped at $36,500 per year of imprisonment as of Apr 5, 2022. That's only a lil over 1 Million total. Since the judge tossed his case, he was freed. The state OWES HIM FAR MORE.

[@FaithandNova]

Most states offer little. There are a few states that offer NOTHING.

[@alecpitts6843]

Thought it's $50 a day Which puts him at $511,000 if he even receives anything.

[@winniethepoohandeeyore2]

@@alecpitts6843 The figures I listed were as of April 5 2022.

[@alecpitts6843]

@Winnie The Pooh And Eeyore 2 either way that man needs far more than just lost potential earnings. How about lost potential children, reimburse for emotional trauma, physical trauma, lost potential education etc.

[@winniethepoohandeeyore2]

@@alecpitts6843 As I stated in my last sentence, The state OWES HIM FAR MORE.

[@lisaderenard4467]

This judge was very intelligent and well reasoned.

[@GilmerJohn]

Maybe so; but his grammar is suspect.

[@blossomlemaitre4419]

It’s a serious crime and problem sending innocent people to prison for crimes they never committed. This man lost 28 years in prison for someone else crime. May God give him strength to go on with his life. And May his family and the family of the murder victim find some peace in all this.

[@americasfavorite151]

Prosecutors don't care about guilt or innocence....just on who they can pin it on....

[@kimosabe0073]

absolutely right !!!

[@kimosabe0073]

those 2 women still wanted to keep an innocent man in Prison

[@dreyjames272]

Wow sad how the court system is

[@kcmaldonado3948]

Especially in St Louis. Your ticket to get away with crime, lol

[@nessa4997]

All praises To The Great I Am!

[@stevoschannel4127]

So great to see Black folk in positions of authority, who are obviously there due to their intellect and ability...(Referring to the Judge)

[@sidviciousness7469]

Amen. Another hammer blow not for justice but for the appearance of equality.

[@stevoschannel4127]

@Jarno DISAGREE, what i was pointing out is an obviously very competent, well spoken black man,in a position of authority as opposed to someone like Al Sharpton

[@jackiehenry3372]

Why did it take 28 years for Missouri to do the right thing?

[@billfeld5883]

I've lived in the same home now for the last 29yrs, that is a lot of time behind bars!

[@faithless7985]

During judge's monologue I was at edge of my seat like he was saying it to me.

[@jacquelinesingh2295]

To God be the glory for the great things He has done!!!

[@roadboat9216]

Wow, THIS…….is why you do NOT use the death penalty. Opps. Sorryyyyyy! And now, Lamar should and better quickly get major compensation for loosing TWENTY EIGHT YEARS, of his life. How would you like to loose 28 yrs?! He better be quickly and generously compensated.

[@fwscfemalewhiteseniorcitiz3711]

Saw his interview with reporter, he cannot sue.

[@roadboat9216]

@@fwscfemalewhiteseniorcitiz3711 Ridiculous. Not at all just or right.

[@jazzforme2u]

Let's see two other men said they committed the crime and he wasn't involved, however the DA's office says he should remain in jail.

[@elizabethgraham8819]

​@Mimi No! A judge with a soul. You yt 😈.

[@rochellestarr9538]

JUSTICE HAS NEVER BEEN BLIND IT SEES COLOR,PERFECTLY WELL

[@patriciaking4605]

These wrongful convictions are happening too often. Lazy investigating process and planting evidence on innocent people which in very bad!!!!! .

[@kimosabe0073]

it has to stop !!!! wrongful convictions ! how do you think those 12 juriors feel ?? Horrible i hope 😡😡😡😡

[@patriciaclark5428]

Alleluia. Amen!!!!

[@pablomodrono24]

You would make justice if you sent , the judge the layers and witness to jail same time the man has being locked ...

[@lavetteedmond6750]

Thank YOU JESUS…… Thank YOU LORD….. !!!!!! I’m in tears…… oh Jesus…… thank you

[@thehulk1177]

His life is already gone. He’s out, but he has missed out on so much.

[@Stevie-hn7mp]

He should be compensated. It won’t bring back the years but gives him a better life that he should have had begin with..

[@thehulk1177]

@@Stevie-hn7mp truth

[@elaineburnett5230]

He will make good use of the time he has left...he is very smart.

[@brendahutcherson42]

I Love the way the older attorney is just smiling. Congratulations to a Person the lost so many years of his life , wrongly Accused.

[@Good_Vibes...]

Great news!! I'm so glad Mr. Lamar Johnson has his freedom!

[@atburke6258]

That poor man had to listen to all that judicial lecture (babble) before he was told he was free. THAT is injustice.

[@blueswadeshoes4012]

28 years! My God. This is just beyond sad

[@keithpeterson5127]

A strong case against the death penalty.

[@Jo-yp8wy]

They need to be sued. And all victims of police wrong doing need to be awarded millions. There is no other way to combat it.

[@Rina-wv4ek]

On top of that, they made him wait 18 months to pay him compensation of $1.3 million.

[@rayRay-pw6gz]

I just when online . He is not entitled to compensation under Missouri law.

[@Rina-wv4ek]

@@rayRay-pw6gz . . . But it's ok to lock an innocent man up for 28 years uh, smh. System is so damn corrupt and evil.

[@ivylinrolle8020]

OMG God bless this 🙏 man please God give him a happy life 🙏

[@patcollins3228]

What a terrible injustice this man has suffered, and what incredible inner strength he has to have endured this sentence knowing he was innocent, he will never be compensated enough for the loss of all those years,but I hope he gets millions, god bless you man ,and grant you nothing but happiness and health throughout the rest of your life

[@adrienebuford750]

They took 28 years from this Man and they don’t want to pay him, bullcrap!

[@mihlayonke]

He must get reparation.

[@misscortez467]

Thanks to the lawyers that did a great job helping this man and hopefully alot more get the same help i also had a cousin that was sentenced to 36 years for something was on hear say and there was no evidence so how can this happen to this man and many others

[@ensabahnur3104]

So there was no physical or forensic evidence and they just threw that man away...for 28 YEARS!!! there needs to be a law against that

[@JasonSmith-qe3vb]

When everyone gave up on you. GOD BROUGHT GOOD PEOPLE TOGETHER THAT BELIEVED YPU AND GOT YOU OUT OF THERE. THANK YOU JESUS!

[@stop4382]

Thank you Jesus I couldn't imagine how that man felt out these years and now how he feel thank you Jesus

[@MISSCOOKIE41]

Thank you Jesus. THANK YOU!! JUDGE MASON, GOD BLESS YOU SIR. Mr. Johnson I'm so thrilled for you, YOU ARE FREED. live in peace, Namaste~

[@robertsessoms121]

This happen 5 times a year

[@economicsandmorals8917]

I could never be this person, arrested and serving time for something that I didn't do! I would find everyone that is responsible for putting me there and erase everything they've created (including family) over the last 28 years...All the way down to the grandkids (eye for an eye)! I'd wipe out EVERYTHING! Hopefully I don't get falsely accused.

[@xTerminatorAndy]

so you'd go from being innocent to becoming a monster? Huh all high and mighty eh?

[@economicsandmorals8917]

​@@xTerminatorAndy many of these men that have been in jail 10+ years due to something they didn't do was most likely placed there on the basis on the color of their skin... For that reason alone vigilante justice should be served. Basically, what the Indians should of did to Christopher Columbus and 'ALL' of his descendants!

[@Nope-NotToday]

Many states offer compensation for people whose criminal convictions are vacated. In Missouri its very limited, and Lamar Johnson ville not qualify. Therefore will The Innocense Project , start a fundraising

[@neptune7572011]

I've completely lost all hope in the justice system.... they really let a murderer go free...SMGDH

[@eagledice2008]

Justice delayed but appreciated start a gofund me for this man I will gladly give $10k

[@j.keenan7150]

No offense to the judge I understand he has to make his speech and say what he needs to say I find it absolutely abhorrent however the people in the state of Mississippi actually wanted this guy to stay in prison considering the two people that actually committed the crime have been prosecuted and said he had nothing, to do with it. This is like the third case of this in Mississippi in the last 18 months what the hell do they do down there

[@marywarren9264]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 please do the right thing.What if it was you or your child.or your family or friend.

[@jamesworthey5488]

If the man is not proven guilty FREE that Man!

[@elizabethgraham8819]

It always takes a black man to do right. Black people are just and fair, and they have a soul and a conscience, most of the time.

[@j.keenan7150]

The person that lied should get life !!

[@leviticus7457]

"Your sin will find you out" he who sets you free is free indeed😊😊🎉

[@adrienebuford750]

So what is his go fund me?

[@jamesriley5911]

Thank god!!!

[@curiouscath7629]

Best wishes ✌️🖤

[@JB-yb4wn]

Oh I see Kim Gardner showed up to this hearing, her presence has been noticeably lacking of late.

[@davidcjones3100]

Sad that some witness was paid to lie to destroy another innocent life.

[@merindasmith1840]

Someone should have to pay for this poor man's life he has lost based on lies and screw up's bless his heart.

[@kac4klhc977]

I know this judge didn’t convict him, but WHERE’S the apology?!

[@JasonSmith-qe3vb]

9:19 brought tears to my eyes

[@estherphelps3606]

Now this is what makes me happy

[@Ndrangheta.M5]

Every one is innocent until proven guilty. All criminals say they are innocent.. prosecutor must prove to a jury that he is guilty.. always remember a jury only has what is presented to them at that time

[@jamesnorman1077]

f i were him I could not live in the Usa any more , because Iwould live with hate to everybody ,and to live in peace with no felling of revenge , I would take the indemization and leave the coutry for ever and never come back again

[@msross2323]

This is Black History Month.

[@marciabernard3820]

The bible is black history

[@marciabernard3820]

@Jarno what?

[@sardissozo3399]

I always thought the explanation should come after. We get that you have a hard job judge but, you are getting paid. Imagine this in the hospital and the trauma surgeon wanting to go deep into how hard the decision is for him to stop the life threatening bleeding in one way vs the other. Nah, go ahead and save my life... We'll talk about it later.

[@Resa461]

Amen 🙏🏽

[@Amy-uz2vj]

amen!

[@Onullm]

Do rite thing judge

[@timothyschanuth3197]

When the prosecutor shows up to get a convicted murderer out of prison but not show up to try a murder case is all ya need to know on if he is actually innocent or not . And especially if kim gardner says hes innocent then she botched the case on purpose .

[@BethHarmon-yh8ms]

Maybe you should read up a little more on Lamar Johnson's case. The only evidence the prosecutor really had against him was the testimony, the perjurous testimony of that one witness. Heck, even that prosecutor and arresting detective admitted that without that guy's testimony they likely wouldn't have had any kind of a case against Johnson.

[@ivedigga]

This is one of the worst countries in the world and we want to complain about Mexico. I don’t know if anybody in Mexico who’s been in jail this long and they’re innocent.

[@monnie1027]

Awesome!👍😁

[@helenareyes6084]

I didn't like this judge at all! Lack of....... many things

[@eddiemunster8634]

I bet everything I have that the man is guilty.

[@xTerminatorAndy]

why? were you not paying attention? Other people came forward and said THEY did it

[@eddiemunster8634]

@@xTerminatorAndy let me see them go to trial and get convicted before I believe it. These people lie about everything all the time

[@xTerminatorAndy]

@@eddiemunster8634 "these people"?! Can you elaborate on that please

[@weidles]

My God, what an overweight Sherrif.

[@marciabernard3820]

Lol 😆

[@MyThoughtzExactly]

$28,000,000

[@jazzluv6431]

I pray tht Mr Johnson gets millions of dollars for his innocence and yet if he was guilty they would gv him tht and more get this system 👍 right,Mr Johnson make those lawyers get u ur money

[@yanceyhouston2140]

🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@timothyschanuth3197]

So 2 other jail birds confessed to it there alreasy in jail . And so why not eat someone elses crimes if they can get out .

[@timotiyosmattithyahu4994]

It's ALWAYS a BLACK MAN.

[@SinisterScoundrel6562]

He's still semi, young. Give him a 20 figure settlement and he will do fine. Any young lady who knows about what he was put through will understand him, and he'll have a 21 year old bride and possibly 3 sets of twins with her!

[@marciabernard3820]

Lamar Johnson go to the beach ⛱️ have a little fun my brother 💕 so sad

[@Jazzlobotomy]

Enescu romanian rhapsody #2 the long march home

[@makingmovesvips]

😭🙏🏾🙌🏾

[@SamuelLopez-lx9bg]

👍👍💯%👍👍

[@socialmediarecluse]

👊🏾👍🏾

[@martatavera5262]

Bidenchirlebron

[@thewkovacs316]

the guy was a crack dealer how many lives did he destroy by slinging?

[@JaredTSM]

Because that definitely warrants 28 years in prison

[@jerryjerry5469]

Victims don't matter anymore. 4 people identified him.

[@dhaug01]

I'm not sure what you mean. Nickerson changed the police report and all 4 people who were initially in the report stated, 17 years later, that they never believed Lamar would do anything like that. Lamar was miles away from the scene, asked the detective to check his phone and pager, and the detectives never did. The real perpetrators often go on to commit other crimes, while the innocent person(s) are put away.

[@kcmaldonado3948]

@@dhaug01 He had a cell phone in the early 90's? Almost no one did.

[@Dave-ji1yp]

JAIL THE PROSECUTORS IMMEDIATELY AND THE COPS....SMH.

[@jerryjerry5469]

He did that shit.

[@marciabernard3820]

Get out of here..u did it.

[@RYMAN1321]

Wrong. He was exonerated, two other men confessed to it. Are you deaf ?

[@johnniemiller6982]

Amen 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤😂😂😂😢😢😢😢😢🎉😂❤😅

[@marklopez9661]

Disgrace to America.